Work Injuries & Workers' Comp
Work injuries range from back strains after lifting to repetitive strain in the hands and arms and slips and falls. People who do manual labor, especially jobs that involve gripping, pinching or holding positions for long periods, are highly susceptible to repetitive stress injuries. East Mountain Physical Therapy treats work injuries in Cedar Crest, Edgewood, Tijeras and Moriarty.
What an overuse injury is
An overuse injury affects tendons, ligaments, bursae, nerves, cartilage or muscle from repetitive stress where the tissue does not have time to repair fully. Changing postural and ergonomic habits can be key to treating them, and a physical therapist can make recommendations for your job.
Common work injuries
Arms and hands
- Rotator cuff and shoulder strain: shoulder pain
- Elbow tendon pain: elbow pain
- Hand numbness: carpal tunnel
If your injury is a workers' compensation claim
Bring your claim number and your adjuster's details to your first visit, and call (505) 286-3678 before you come: we will tell you what your claim needs. With your permission we can share updates with your employer, adjuster and doctor, and you can ask us about planning your return to work.
Preventing a repeat
Workstation set-up, how you grip and lift, and short breaks do more than any single treatment. We show you how to apply them to your own job.
Work Injuries & Workers' Comp care in the East Mountains
We see patients from Cedar Crest, Edgewood, Tijeras, Moriarty and the East Mountains.