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Work Injuries
Injuries that occur on the job are most commonly accidents but may also involve improper ergonomics leading to sprains, strains, and repetitive stress disorders.
Work - Related Injuries
Injuries that occur on the job – the type covered by workers' compensation – are most commonly accidents, but may also involve improper ergonomics that lead to sprains and strains and repetitive stress disorders.
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Overexertion when lifting or lowering items can strain muscles and cause neck and/or back pain, and any type of repetitive movements carried out over a long period of time can inflame and damage the soft tissue in the affected body part – most commonly the wrists, hands, knees, hips, and shoulders – leading to chronic pain.
Most Common Work-Related Injuries
• Cartilage tears
• Concussion
• Fractures and dislocations
• Hip and knee injuries
• Ligament disruptions
• Muscle sprains
• Neck and back pain
• Repetitive stress disorders
• Shoulder pain
• Slips and falls
• Trauma
Dr. Pourcho is skilled and experienced in diagnosing and effectively treating work-related injuries. At ESPM we are focused and committed to helping employees achieve their treatment goals and return to work as soon as they are safely able to do so.