Work Injuries & Workers' Comp
If you were injured at work, physical therapy can help you recover, get back to your job and lower the chance of the injury happening again. Western Slope Rehab and Performance accepts workers' compensation and works with your workers' comp caseworker. We treat work injuries in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, Appleton, Clifton and the Redlands.
Injuries that happen on the job
Work injuries come from accidents and from wear over time. Construction, law enforcement and nursing are risky, and so is a desk, where sitting in one position for hours takes a toll.
Back and lifting injuries
Twisting or lifting wrong, or sitting all day, can strain the back. See Back Pain.
Strains and sprains
A fall from a ladder, or equipment used the wrong way, can overstretch muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Repetitive strain
Typing and assembly work can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis in the elbow, shoulder or knee. See Upper Extremity Pain, Shoulder Pain and Neck Pain.
Work-related car accidents
If driving is part of your job, a crash can cause whiplash, fractures and cuts. See Auto Accident & Personal Injury.
How workers' comp therapy works at WSRP
We accept workers' compensation (see Insurance). Our physical therapists work with your caseworker so your care runs smoothly and you can get back to your routine.
- Bring your claim number and the adjuster's or caseworker's contact details to your first visit.
- Bring any paperwork from your employer or the doctor who saw you first.
- Tell us what your job requires, including lifting, reaching, standing or driving.
Authorization rules and paperwork vary, so call us and we will walk you through what your claim needs. Direct access to physical therapy depends on your case. See Direct Access.
Getting back to your job
A good work injury plan is built around the job you have to return to, not only around pain relief.
Return-to-work planning
We plan with your restrictions in mind, including light duty while you recover. See Return to Work.
Job-specific training
We practice the tasks you actually do, building strength and endurance for them.
Lifting and body mechanics
You learn better ways to lift, bend and move, which helps protect you from re-injury.
Hands-on care
Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise ease pain and restore motion in the injured area.
Work conditioning, FCEs and ergonomic assessments
Employers and case managers sometimes ask for work conditioning, work hardening, a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) or an ergonomic assessment. If you or your employer need any of these, call us and ask what we can provide for your case. We will tell you plainly what we offer and what we do not.
Related care
Start your work injury recovery in Grand Junction
We see workers from Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, Appleton, Clifton and the Redlands. You can start physical therapy without a referral from a doctor in most cases. Some insurance plans, including Medicare, still need a doctor's sign-off on the plan of care (Direct Access). Call (970) 314-9822 and we will check your plan.
We see patients from Grand Junction and the surrounding Grand Valley: Fruita, Palisade, Orchard Mesa, Appleton, Clifton and the Redlands.