Work-Related Injury Treatment

Work-related injuries range from acute incidents like lifting injuries and falls to gradual-onset conditions like repetitive strain injuries and ergonomic-related pain. Regardless of how the injury occurred, the goal is the same: get you healthy and back to work as safely and efficiently as possible.

Common work-related injuries we treat include:

• Low back strains and herniated discs from lifting, bending, or twisting on the job
• Neck and shoulder pain from prolonged desk work, overhead tasks, or sustained positioning
• Carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist pain from repetitive computer use or hand-intensive tasks
• Shoulder injuries from reaching, lifting, or overhead work
• Knee and ankle injuries from slips, trips, and falls in the workplace
• Repetitive strain injuries from assembly line work, manual labor, or sustained gripping
• Postural pain from prolonged sitting, standing, or awkward work positions

At The Back Clinic, we have extensive experience treating occupational injuries across a range of industries. We understand the unique demands of your job and design rehabilitation programs that specifically prepare you to return to your work duties — not just generic exercises, but targeted training for the tasks your job requires.

Treatment at The Back Clinic follows the same evidence-based approach we use for all conditions — thorough evaluation, hands-on treatment, progressive strengthening, and functional training. The difference is that we specifically tailor the functional progression to match your job demands:

• Lifting and material handling injuries — Progressive strengthening and body mechanics training to safely return to manual labor, warehouse work, or construction duties
• Repetitive strain injuries — Targeted treatment for carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and other overuse conditions combined with ergonomic recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Slip, trip, and fall injuries — Comprehensive rehabilitation for sprains, fractures, and contusions including balance and agility training for safe return to the work environment
• Postural and ergonomic injuries — Treatment for neck, back, and shoulder pain from desk work or sustained positioning, with specific workstation modification recommendations
• Work conditioning — Job-specific functional training that progressively builds your capacity to meet the physical demands of your position

Every session at The Back Clinic is one-on-one with your physical therapist — never handed off to aides or shared with other patients. This individualized approach ensures your rehabilitation directly addresses the specific physical demands of your job, whether you work at a desk, on a factory floor, or in the field.

We accept workers’ compensation insurance and work within the requirements of your case. We communicate with your employer, case manager, and physician as needed to coordinate an efficient return-to-work plan with clear timelines and objective progress benchmarks.

Our focus is always on getting you better and back to work — not prolonging treatment unnecessarily. We provide objective functional testing and regular progress updates to demonstrate your improvement and support return-to-work decisions. When appropriate, we can facilitate modified duty or transitional work arrangements.

If workplace ergonomics or job demands contributed to your injury, we provide specific recommendations and training to reduce the risk of recurrence once you return. This may include body mechanics education, workstation setup guidance, or a maintenance exercise program.

In addition to workers’ compensation, most commercial insurance plans and Medicare also cover physical therapy for work-related injuries. You do not need a referral to start treatment in Delaware. Call (302) 529-1900 or schedule online to book your evaluation.