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Westbury Total Health Care knows it's crucial for injured workers to get well and return to work as soon as they can. Work-related injuries can take a toll on health, family and finances. Our outpatient worker's compensation injury care and physical therapy programs are designed to do just that. One of our board certified physicians in PMR will design a treatment program to improve your function, maximize your abilities and speed your recovery with the goal of decreasing time on disability as well as costs related to lost work time.

At Westbury Total Health Care, we treat all kinds of work-related orthopedic injuries (to the back, neck, shoulder, wrist, knee, ankle, and foot), reduce or eliminate pain and return individuals to work quickly. Our physical and occupational therapists will work with you one-on-one to get you the results you need for anyone involved in a workers'
compensation case.

At Westbury Total Health Care, a dedicated Workers' Compensation Coordinator who communicates with patients, case managers, referring physicians, insurance adjusters and employers is available to you.

Call or email our Workers' Compensation Coordinator at 516-333-3253 ext 13.
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Work-Related Injury Care and Physical Therapy

 

Westbury Total Health Care sees countless patients who have been injured in auto accidents. A car accident can have a devastating effect on your life not only emotionally but also physically. Often, many times it is necessary to seek the attention of a physiotherapist shortly after an accident.



Car crashes, collisions, and minor fender benders are the major causes of whiplash. The ill effects of a whiplash injury can occur instantly or it could be weeks, months or even years before symptoms occur. Injuries to the neck caused by a sudden movement (head forward, back, or sideways) is commonly referred to as "whiplash" or "acceleration/deceleration injuries". Literally thousands of pounds of force is exerted upon the neck and spine of the whiplash victim. These forces result in tearing of muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and in turn, can result in a displacement of the vertebrae of the spine (subluxation) which is a dysfunctional joint causing nerve irritation (pinched spinal nerves). The results of such injuries can cause neck pain, shoulder and arm pain or numbness elbow and hand pain or numbness, mid back pain, headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision. The injured areas lose the ability to function and loss of range of motion (stiffness) occurs. The body attempts of adapt and symptoms can appear anywhere from the instant the injury occurred until weeks or even months later.

Chiropractic combined with physical therapy (PT) is the most appropriate approach to these types of injuries. Chiropractic care utilizes specific bone manipulations (Adjustments) to help normalize spinal function. This is crucial in the beginning phases of healing to bring back proper motion, but return of functional joint motion usually requires 2-3 months of chiropractic care. Physical therapy is also crucial in allowing the body to heal properly beginning about 2-4 weeks post injury and utilizes active care. Active care allows the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) to heal most effectively with minimal scar tissue and physical therapy can take from a few months up to a year to complete the healing process. Modalities/therapies (Passive Care) such as ice, hot packs, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, traction, etc. are also utilized to compliment the different phases of the healing process while undergoing both chiropractic care and physical therapy
 
HOW DO I FIND AN ATTORNEY WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH AUTO ACCIDENTS, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR WHIPLASH CASES?

We can refer you to several attorneys in the area that specialize in Personal Injury Claims and who have assisted our patients in the past. You can check out our links to some of our recommended attorneys.

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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

I injured myself at work. What should I do?

Answer: You should immediately report the injury to your supervisor, and should ask to complete a written incident report. Be sure to obtain a copy of this report for yourself. Note the names of any witnesses. Then seek medical attention from a chiropractic physician of your choice as early as possible. When you do so, provide a detailed description of your job and the manner in which you were injured.

Should I file a workers' compensation claim? Why can't I bill my private insurance?

Answer: Yes, you should file a workers' compensation claim. Your private insurance will not cover injuries that appear to be work related. If you change jobs, your insurance is likely to change. A new insurance carrier may not cover problems that appear to be pre-existing. A workers' compensation claim will remain open, however, even if you change jobs.

How do I file a claim?

Answer: You should obtain a First Report of Injury (FROI) form from your employer. It is the injured worker's responsibility to provide the sufficient information to approve your claim. Failure to do so will result in a denial of your claim. You should be prepared to provide all of your medical records and a statement from your chiropractic physician stating the history of your injury, your diagnosis, a treatment plan, and most importantly, whether your physician feels that your injuries are related to your employment.
Do not make the mistake of believing that your claims manager, the hearing officer, or your employer's attorney will try to protect your rights. If you have questions about your rights, you should seek the advice of an attorney who is familiar with the worker's compensation system. Generally, workers' compensation attorneys offer a free initial consultation and will not charge you an attorney fee unless you receive an award under your claim.

How do I find an attorney who is familiar with the workers' compensation system?

Answer: We can refer you to several attorneys in the area that specialize in Workers' Compensation Claims and who have assisted our patients in the past.