Work Injuries

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.

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

• Tendinitis/Tendinopathy

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• 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.