Work Injuries and Workers’ Compensation Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/work-injuries/ Better for every body. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:30:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Early Intervention in the Workforce https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/22/early-intervention-in-the-workforce/ https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/22/early-intervention-in-the-workforce/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:30:42 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=104953 Between 2001 and 2013, it’s estimated that 80% of injured workers utilized healthcare pathways at some point during their recovery....

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2025/10/22/early-intervention-in-the-workforce/feed/ 0 4 Tips For A Successful Work Conditioning Program https://www.athletico.com/2024/09/25/4-tips-for-a-successful-work-conditioning-program/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/09/25/4-tips-for-a-successful-work-conditioning-program/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=90670 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that over 2.8 million worker compensation claims are filed annually. Many of the...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/09/25/4-tips-for-a-successful-work-conditioning-program/feed/ 0 Preventing Sprain, Strains, OSHA Recordables, and Medical Spend with Rural, Remote, and Distributed Workforces https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/26/preventing-sprain-strains-osha-recordables-and-medical-spend-with-rural-remote-and-distributed-workforces/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/26/preventing-sprain-strains-osha-recordables-and-medical-spend-with-rural-remote-and-distributed-workforces/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=88727 If you’re involved in safety, work in a physically demanding industry, have a rural, remote, or geographically distributed workforce, and...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/06/26/preventing-sprain-strains-osha-recordables-and-medical-spend-with-rural-remote-and-distributed-workforces/feed/ 0 Occupational Therapy And Workers’ Compensation: What’s The Difference? https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/01/occupational-therapy-and-workers-compensation-whats-the-difference/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/01/occupational-therapy-and-workers-compensation-whats-the-difference/#respond Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=87386 You may have heard the terms “Occupational Therapy” and “Workers’ Compensation” before but may be confused about their meaning, and...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/01/occupational-therapy-and-workers-compensation-whats-the-difference/feed/ 0 Everything You Need To Know About Work Conditioning https://www.athletico.com/2024/01/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-work-conditioning/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/01/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-work-conditioning/#comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:30:50 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=86248 Have you ever been injured at work? Have you ever had to file a Workers’ Compensation claim with your employer?...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/01/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-work-conditioning/feed/ 1 On The Job: Here’s What Workers’ Compensation Physical Therapy Looks Like From Start To Finish https://www.athletico.com/2024/01/10/on-the-job-heres-what-workers-compensation-physical-therapy-looks-like-from-start-to-finish/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/01/10/on-the-job-heres-what-workers-compensation-physical-therapy-looks-like-from-start-to-finish/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:30:45 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=85900 Injuries happen, and when they do, our team is here to help injured workers get back to their regular work...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2024/01/10/on-the-job-heres-what-workers-compensation-physical-therapy-looks-like-from-start-to-finish/feed/ 0 Occupational Therapy Or Hand Therapy? How To Decide Which Is Best For You https://www.athletico.com/2023/04/05/occupational-therapy-or-hand-therapy-how-to-decide-which-is-best-for-you/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/04/05/occupational-therapy-or-hand-therapy-how-to-decide-which-is-best-for-you/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:30:21 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=80970 Occupational Therapy When you think of Occupational Therapy, do you think “work”? Many do! But that is too narrow. Occupational...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/04/05/occupational-therapy-or-hand-therapy-how-to-decide-which-is-best-for-you/feed/ 0 Tips for Better Ergonomics at Work https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/03/tips-for-better-ergonomics-at-work/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/03/tips-for-better-ergonomics-at-work/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:30:05 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=79915 Every job presents its own set of physical and mental challenges. However, no matter what demands our ergonomics or how...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2023/02/03/tips-for-better-ergonomics-at-work/feed/ 0 Return to Sport vs. Return to Work https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/20/return-to-sport-vs-return-to-work/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/20/return-to-sport-vs-return-to-work/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:30:22 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=75822 The American Physical Therapy Association describes Physical Therapists as “movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on...

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]]> https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/20/return-to-sport-vs-return-to-work/feed/ 0 Importance of Work Conditioning For Employers and Employees https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/03/importance-of-work-conditioning-for-employers-and-employees/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/06/03/importance-of-work-conditioning-for-employers-and-employees/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:30:31 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=75329 In 2019, the CDC estimated that 2.4 million workers sustained work-related injuries. Work injuries carry a unique set of stress...

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