Work-Related Injuries in Boynton Beach

Injuries we treat

Workplace injuries can involve almost any part of the body. We commonly see:

• Back and neck injuries, including strains, herniated discs and sciatica
• Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears from lifting or overhead work
• Knee injuries, including meniscus tears from twisting or kneeling
• Hand, wrist and elbow problems such as fractures, tendon injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Fractures from falls, slips and equipment accidents

Depending on the injury, you may see Dr. Jeffrey Press, Dr. Matthew Wolfson or Dr. Joseph Chalal for shoulder and knee injuries, Dr. Jennifer Tucker for hand, wrist and elbow injuries, Dr. Michael Baskin for spine injuries, or Dr. Alexandra Adelman for non-surgical care of sprains, strains and overuse injuries.

How we coordinate workers' compensation

When you call, tell our staff that your injury happened at work and have your claim number, employer contact and carrier or adjuster information ready if you have them. Workers' compensation usually requires the carrier to authorize the visit before you are seen, and our staff will work with the carrier to set that up.

After each visit, your physician documents your diagnosis, treatment plan and work status, such as full duty, light duty with specific restrictions, or off work for a period. We send the required documentation to your employer and carrier so everyone has the same, current information.

Treatment and return-to-work planning

Most work injuries are treated without surgery, using rest from aggravating tasks, bracing, medication, injections and physical therapy. When surgery is needed, such as for a torn rotator cuff or a displaced fracture, the same practice plans it and follows you through recovery.

Return to work is planned in steps. Your physician may recommend modified duty while you heal, then adjust your restrictions as strength and motion return. Timelines vary with the injury and the physical demands of your job.

On-site physical and hand therapy

Physical therapy and hand therapy are available in the same office, and our therapists share your chart with your physician. That means your therapist can build your program around the specific tasks your job requires, and your physician sees your progress before updating your work status.