How PT Can Treat Overexertion The Most Common Workers’ Comp Case
Overexertion is the most common cause for someone to file for workers’ compensation. Over 25 percent of employees who file for workers’ comp do so because of injuries related to overexertion. Common tasks that lead to overexertion include lifting something heavy, working in an awkward position, holding or carrying something for long periods of time, throwing something, or reaching out suddenly. Signs of overexertion include fatigue, dehydration, and sharp pain.
Compared to other workplace injuries, overexertion doesn’t sound serious, but treatment for overexertion can be costly. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need x-rays, MRIs, medications, and possibly time away from work to recover. If you fail to seek proper treatment and recover after suffering from overexertion, your condition can become far worse. Chronic overexertion can severely damage your soft tissues, including your muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, blood vessels, and spinal discs. Proper rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, and heat treatments can help your body recover from overexertion, but even after you’ve overexerted your back or neck, it is important to maintain your physical fitness. A physical therapist can be a great help in this regard by creating a custom workout routine that will gently ease you back into physical activity without aggravating your injury. Physical therapy is also beneficial for reducing pain from overexertion and improving your stretch to prevent future injuries. If you are going through a workers’ compensation case in Delaware, it’s important to remember you have the power to choose your own physicians. Getting the right care is crucial for your case and recovery. If you’re worried you aren’t getting the care you need, give Woodlyn PT a call at 302.366.7600. We have experience with people going through a workers’ comp case and can help in your recovery.
While cases of overexertion are most common in a manual labor field, like
construction, overexertion can impact everyone from nursing assistants to retail employees. After overextending herself and sustaining a neck injury when
diving down to rescue a bag of dropped french fries, a McDonald’s manager in Virginia was able to successfully pursue her workers’ comp case in 2015.
Spicy Salmon Tartare
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Ingredients
Inspired by Epicurious
• 1 8-ounce boneless, skinless salmon fillet • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice • 1/4 teaspoon lime zest • 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and finely diced • 1 1/2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons shallots, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced • 1 1/2 teaspoons grape seed or vegetable oil • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste • Crackers or chips, for serving
“I was at a large “chain” therapy center for 8 months before I walked into WPT. I wasn’t getting better. A friend recommended Jim and his staff. I am now feeling great, and I have full use of my shoulder. You can’t go wrong with this place.” –Joe C. Ridley “Jim has the ability and skills to find the source of pain and treat it. I have been to other places and they haven’t given me the attention that Jim and his staff have. I feel great, and my back pain has gone away.” —Michael M.
Directions
1. Place salmon in freezer for 20 minutes to make slicing easier. 2. Meanwhile, prepare other ingredients for mixing. 3. Thinly slice salmon into sheets and cut sheets into strips and strips into cubes. When finished, you should have 1/8-inch cubes. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine salmon with all other ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish with chips or crackers and serve.
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