Workplace injuries can happen to anyone, and they can interfere with your daily life, job, and overall well-being. Here at Body Kinetix Health & Wellness, we help you recover from your injury, with personalized care plans that focus on healing and prevention. It’s not always easy navigating the process, especially when injured. Based on common questions, we have outlined the key steps to help you after you are injured at work.
Steps To Take After A Workplace Injury
Some common workplace injuries involve a slip and fall, including those from higher elevations, or injuries due to repetitive bending, lifting, twisting or reaching. If you’re injured at work here is what you can expect to begin your rehabilitation and recovery journey:
- Report it to your employer and open a WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) claim. You will be required to complete standard forms for WSIB, and most likely a documentation process at your place of work.
- Upon approval of your workplace injury claim, you are then entitled to blocks of treatment based on the injury. This is provided by one of our skilled Chiropractors or Physiotherapists in Mississauga.
- When booking your initial assessment with our clinicians at Body Kinetix, remember to provide the clinic with your claim number and claims advisor name. This helps us identify your claim, and deliver the necessary paperwork to WSIB and your workplace.
- On your first visit, our physiotherapist or chiropractor will perform an initial assessment, complete specific reports, and provide it to WSIB for review. We are your advocates for recovery, identifying workplace modifications (“modified duties”) where necessary to ensure your injury does not worsen. Additionally, a small course of treatment and education will be provided on your first day. You can expect to then schedule your follow-up visits to begin a robust course of care for your injury.
- Both the clinic and WSIB will be able to support you in returning to work. Whether it is full time or with modified duties, it is crucial to attend your physiotherapy or chiropractic sessions regularly. Doing so allows us to ensure all goals are met.
How Can Physiotherapists or Chiropractors Help Me With My Workplace Injury?
Early treatment is key to a speedy recovery and can also help reduce the number of long term complications you may have from workplace injuries. With our team of Health & Wellness practitioners in Mississauga, we can help you:
- Relieve pain and inflammation
- Restore mobility and strength
- Support your safe return to work
If you’ve experienced a workplace injury, don’t wait to start your recovery. Contact us today to begin personalized treatment. You can also visit our Workplace Injuries page to learn more about WSIB claims and how our team can help you get back to work safely.
#WSIBTreatment #WSIBPhysiotherapy #WSIBChiropractic #WorkplaceInjuryTreatment
