Work-related Injuries

Work-related injuries can significantly impact an individual’s health, daily life, and employment. Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center in the Prince’s Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, carefully evaluates each patient’s condition, capabilities, and job demands. Using the right specialists, testing, and therapies, the team develops effective treatment plans while coordinating with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board and attorneys. Call Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center or request an appointment online today for expert work-related injury care.

What types of work injuries are common?

Workplace injuries vary depending on the type of job. Some patients experience back or neck pain from heavy lifting or repetitive movements. Others may suffer joint, muscle, or ligament injuries. Slip-and-fall accidents or equipment-related incidents can also cause fractures, sprains, or soft tissue damage.

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center understands how work-related injuries can disrupt your health, career, and daily life. The practice’s multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evaluations and treatments designed to get patients back to work safely.

How are work-related injuries diagnosed?

The Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center team begins with a thorough assessment, paying close attention to each patient’s physical capabilities and job requirements.

They may employ specialized testing, diagnostic imaging, and consultations with specialists to fully understand the extent of the injury. This approach allows them to design a treatment plan that’s both safe and effective.

What treatments are available for work-related injuries?

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center offers a wide range of therapies that can help you recover from work-related injuries. They customize each treatment program to meet the patient’s health needs and workplace demands.

Treatments available include the following:

• Chiropractic care
• Physical therapy
• Massage therapy
• Acupuncture
• Manual therapy
• Strengthening programs
• Trigger point injections
• Epidural injections
• Cold laser therapy
• Ultrasound therapy
• Medication

The team also offers mental health support to address the emotional impact of your injury.

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center prioritizes patient safety, effective treatment, and open communication with both legal representatives and the Workers’ Compensation Board. The goal is to help injured workers recover fully and return to their jobs with confidence.

How does workers’ compensation help with work-related injuries?

In Staten Island, New York, workers’ compensation benefits are overseen by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. This program ensures that employees injured on the job receive necessary medical care and wage replacement.

Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center’s office helps patients navigate this process by providing documentation and coordinating care with the Board’s requirements.

Many patients rely on legal representation to handle claims, paperwork, or disputes; therefore, the practice also regularly liaises with attorneys to ensure that medical records, treatment progress, and necessary reports are available to support each case.

Call Touch Stone Rehabilitation & Health Center or book an appointment online today if you suffer from any work-related injuries.