Work Injuries We Treat in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh workers across industries — healthcare, construction, warehouse, office, food service, and more — come to us with a wide range of occupational injuries:
- Low back injuries — the most common work injury, from lifting, bending, or twisting
- Neck and shoulder injuries — from overhead work, repetitive reaching, or prolonged awkward postures
- Repetitive stress injuries — carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Slip-and-fall injuries — back, hip, knee, wrist, and shoulder injuries from falls
- Occupational overuse injuries — plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and hip pain from prolonged standing
- Soft tissue injuries — muscle strains, ligament sprains, and contusions from workplace accidents
Workers' Compensation Treatment at Pittsburgh Physical Medicine
We accept workers' compensation insurance from major carriers and provide the thorough clinical documentation required for your claim. Our approach to work injury treatment combines:
- Thorough initial evaluation — documenting the mechanism of injury, functional limitations, and treatment plan
- Chiropractic and physical therapy — evidence-based treatment to restore function and reduce pain as quickly as possible
- Functional capacity assessment — evaluating your ability to return to work duties
- Return-to-work planning — progressive treatment plans designed to get you back to work safely
- Clear clinical documentation — thorough records that support your workers' comp claim
Report Your Injury Quickly — It Matters
If you've been injured at work, report it to your employer as soon as possible and seek treatment promptly. Delays in treatment can complicate your workers' comp claim and allow your injury to worsen. Pittsburgh Physical Medicine can typically see work injury patients within 24–48 hours of calling. Call (412) 404-8337 or book online today.