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Have you been injured on the job? Find out what physical therapy could do for you!

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Page 1: Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com

Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

Page 2: Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com

Many medical providers will advise the injured

worker to go to physical therapy as part of the

recovery process.

What is physical therapy?

Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

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[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com

According to the American Physical Therapy Association

(APTA),

“Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who

maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and health;

this enables an individual to have optimal functioning and quality

of life, while ensuring their safety and applying evidence to provide

efficient and effective care.”

Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

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[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com

Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

How does it affect workers?

Physical therapistswork with physicians, chiropractors, and other healthcare representatives to ensure patients are following up

on recommended treatment and are taking physical measures to heal.

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[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com

Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

Physical therapistscan help workers understand their

injuries better, enabling a more

successful recovery.

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[email protected] (509) 736-2225 www.kennewickpt.com

Physical Therapy for the Injured Worker

Physical therapistscan help workers customize their

treatment to suit their needs and

help them return to their normal

work duties.