Usually when people think about the injuries that would bring you to a workers’ compensation clinic, they imagine gruesome and severe injuries, brought on by dangerous jobs. While these occur, people in all fields can become injured on the job. At Blue Star Rehabilitation, we see patients with a wide variety of injuries and support them with a multidisciplinary team. You may be surprised to learn about some of the most common conditions we treat at our workers’ compensation clinic!
Overexertion
When a person strains or pulls a muscle or join as a result of lifting, pushing, pulling, or turning something heavy, this is known as overexertion. In some cases, this can even lead to a slipped disc in the spine. This happens often in workplaces that require physical labor but can happen in even sedentary environments. Office workers can suffer overexertion from something as simple as moving files or carrying a tray of food. What feels like a simple injury can be a reason to seek care at a workers’ compensation clinic.
Trips, Slips, and Falls
No matter the surface, people can lose their footing and suffer an injury. Wet surfaces, loose carpets, and uneven flooring all pose risks indoors, while weather and stray materials are common culprits outdoors. Injuries of this sort can include strains or breaks or even be as serious as brain injuries. If you slip or fall during a work task or at a location for work, this is considered a workplace injury and is worth visiting a workers’ compensation clinic. If you hit your head, it is important to seek care at a workers’ compensation clinic immediately to rule out any traumatic injuries.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
A repetitive strain injury occurs when you perform the same motion over and over again. This can include common conditions like carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and bursitis. Because they develop over years, it can be difficult to file a claim for these items, however the sooner you begin documenting symptoms with a worker’s compensation clinic, the better your case.
Highway Accidents
Anyone who drives for work is susceptible to this, whether it be a trucker or a police officer. If you are driving on the clock, injuries sustained in an accident can be filed as a claim and be treated by a workers’ compensation clinic.
Machinery Accidents
While you may imagine factory and construction equipment as the main contributor to machinery injuries, they can also occur in office settings as well. Copiers and paper shredders in an office may cause injuries, as well as hot surfaces and glass in a restaurant. All of these incidents can be subject to treatment at a workers’ compensation clinic.
The breadth of a worker’s compensation clinic is wider than you may think, which is why Blue Star Rehabilitation focuses on a multispecialty approach. The team at our workers’ compensation clinic aims to help you recover as quickly and safely as possible. Call today to learn more!