A work injury can upend your life fast. The pain, the missed time, the financial pressure, the uncertainty about when — or whether — you’ll get back to full strength. At Fultz Physical Therapy & Joint Rehab, we understand what’s at stake when you’re dealing with a workrelated injury, and we move quickly. Our physical therapists at our South Shreveport, North Shreveport, and South Bossier clinics provide comprehensive, one-on-one evaluation and treatment designed to get you back to work safely and as quickly as possible — while building a clear, documented record of your injury and recovery for workers’ compensation purposes.
Work Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Most work-related injuries are covered under workers’ compensation insurance, which means your physical therapy treatment is typically covered at little or no out-of-pocket cost to you. Don’t let concerns about the cost of care delay your treatment — that delay is exactly what turns a manageable injury into a chronic condition.
The sooner you begin physical therapy after a work injury, the better your outcome. Early intervention reduces pain, prevents scar tissue formation, and shortens the overall recovery timeline. It also establishes a professional clinical record of your injury from the start — documentation that protects you throughout the workers’ compensation process.
Common Work Injuries We Treat
There are several specific causes and types of work injuries.
Work injuries occur across every industry — from construction sites and warehouses to offices, healthcare facilities, and behind the wheel. Common conditions we treat include:
- Back and Spinal Injuries – One of the most frequently reported work injuries, back pain can result from heavy lifting, prolonged sitting, repetitive bending, or a single traumatic incident. Left untreated, back injuries are among the leading causes of long-term disability. Research from Move Forward Physical Therapy confirms that early physical therapy for low back pain is one of the most cost-effective treatment options available
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Compression of the median nerve in the wrist from repetitive motions — typing, assembly work, operating machinery — causes pain, tingling, and weakness that can progress to permanent nerve damage without timely treatment. Physical therapy is a highly effective conservative treatment that frequently helps patients avoid surgery
- Tendinitis – Chronic overuse of the tendons in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, or knees leads to inflammation, swelling, and pain that worsens with continued activity. Common in both manual laborers and desk workers
- Sprains and Strains – Tears and overstretching of the muscles and ligaments throughout the body from falls, improper lifting, repetitive motion, or equipment misuse are among the most common workplace injuries across all industries
- Shoulder Injuries – Rotator cuff strains, impingement, and tears are frequent in workers who perform overhead tasks, heavy lifting, or repetitive reaching motions
- Neck Injuries and Whiplash – Work-related vehicle accidents and sudden impact injuries cause cervical strain and whiplash that require prompt, specialized rehabilitation
- Repetitive Motion Injuries – Cumulative trauma from performing the same motion hundreds of times daily — whether at a keyboard, on an assembly line, or operating equipment — creates a pattern of inflammation, tissue breakdown, and pain that compounds over time without intervention
- Knee Injuries – Workers who kneel, squat, climb, or carry heavy loads frequently sustain meniscal injuries, ligament sprains, and tendinitis in the knee that benefit significantly from physical therapy rehabilitation
How Physical Therapy Treats Work Injuries
At Fultz Physical Therapy & Joint Rehab, every work injury patient receives a thorough one-on-one evaluation before treatment begins. Your physical therapist identifies the full scope of your injury, assesses how it is affecting your strength, mobility, and function, and builds a customized treatment plan targeted at returning you to full duty as efficiently as possible.
Your treatment plan may include:
- Manual Therapy – Hands-on joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques to restore normal mechanics, reduce pain, and improve mobility at the injury site
- Therapeutic Exercise – Progressive strengthening and stabilization programs designed to rebuild the injured structures and correct the underlying weaknesses that contributed to the injury
- Functional Dry Needling – Releases deep muscular tension and trigger points that develop following acute or cumulative work injuries, accelerating pain relief and tissue recovery
- Corrective Exercise and Movement Retraining – Teaching you the proper body mechanics for the specific physical demands of your job to prevent re-injury and reduce long-term risk
- Ergonomic Assessment and Education – Identifying the workplace postures, equipment setup, and movement patterns contributing to your injury and providing actionable corrections
- Thermal and Modality Treatments – Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and ice therapy to manage inflammation, reduce pain, and promote tissue healing
Return to Work. Return to Life.
A work injury doesn’t have to mean a long road of pain, uncertainty, and lost income. The physical therapists at Fultz Physical Therapy & Joint Rehab are committed to getting you back on your feet — and back on the job — with the strength and confidence to stay there. We serve workers throughout the Shreveport-Bossier area from our convenient locations in South Shreveport, North Shreveport, and South Bossier, LA.
Contact us today to request your evaluation and start your recovery.
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