Can I start physical therapy after an urgent care visit?

Physical therapy may be the next step if rehabilitation is recommended. Contact ReLive with your visit instructions, referral if provided, and claim information so our team can review what is needed to schedule.

Do I have to use my employer’s designated clinic?

Provider-choice and network requirements depend on the applicable workers’ compensation rules and your claim circumstances. Before scheduling, confirm your options with your claims representative. ReLive can confirm whether the requested clinic and service can accommodate your referral and authorization.

Will workers’ compensation cover my physical therapy?

Coverage depends on your claim, the recommended services, and applicable authorization requirements. Confirm approval with your claims representative before treatment. Scheduling an appointment does not by itself establish coverage.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Have your photo identification, relevant medical instructions, medication information, and any referral available. For a workers’ compensation appointment, also have your claim number and claims representative’s contact information ready. Our team can confirm any additional paperwork needed.

What is the difference between physical therapy and work conditioning?

Physical therapy addresses limitations such as pain, weakness, and reduced movement. Work conditioning places a greater emphasis on building the strength, endurance, and activity tolerance needed for job tasks. Your therapist can explain whether both are appropriate for you.

Does everyone need a Functional Capacity Evaluation?

No. An FCE may be requested when more detailed information about physical capabilities is needed. It is not a routine requirement for every patient receiving work injury therapy.

How long will rehabilitation take?

The timeline depends on your injury, current abilities, medical restrictions, and job demands. Your therapist can discuss expectations after your evaluation and reassess your progress throughout care.

Who decides when I can return to work?

Return-to-work planning may involve your treating medical provider, rehabilitation team, employer, and claims representative. Therapy findings can help inform those discussions, but attending or completing therapy does not automatically clear you for unrestricted work.

Are all work injury services available at every ReLive location?

Specialized programs, equipment, and provider availability may vary. Contact our team to confirm the appropriate location for physical therapy, work conditioning, work hardening, or an FCE.

Work Injury Therapy | Relive Physical Therapy | Bloomingdale, IL & Crown Point, IN

A work injury can affect your daily routine, confidence, and ability to perform your job. ReLive Physical Therapy provides work injury rehabilitation for patients throughout the Chicagoland area, with treatment focused on your recovery and the physical demands of your work.

Our services include physical therapy, work conditioning, work hardening, and Functional Capacity Evaluations. Whether you are beginning rehabilitation or preparing for a return to work, our team can help you understand the next steps.

Contact us to discuss your needs, confirm service availability, and review any referral or authorization requirements before scheduling.

Work injury physical therapy helps address pain, weakness, stiffness, and movement limitations following a workplace injury.

Your rehabilitation plan considers both your current abilities and what your job requires. That may include lifting, carrying, reaching, standing, walking, or performing repeated movements throughout a shift.

At ReLive Physical Therapy, treatment begins with an evaluation. Your therapist will discuss your symptoms, review relevant medical instructions, and assess the movements affecting your daily life and work.

Physical therapy often becomes part of care after an initial medical evaluation or a recommendation for rehabilitation.

If you have already visited urgent care, an occupational health provider, or your physician, our team can discuss the next steps for starting therapy. Bring any referral, work restrictions, and relevant claim information so scheduling requirements can be reviewed.

Physical therapy supports rehabilitation. It does not replace emergency care or an initial medical assessment when an injury requires immediate attention.

ReLive provides rehabilitation services for injured workers, including patients receiving care through workers’ compensation.

Your treatment plan may include exercises to address strength and mobility, hands-on care when appropriate, and guidance on movement during daily activities. Progress is assessed over time so your plan can be adjusted as your abilities change.

Workers’ compensation appointments may involve claim, referral, network, or authorization requirements. Contact our team with your claim information so the applicable scheduling details can be reviewed before treatment begins.

Work conditioning focuses on developing the physical abilities needed for work tasks. It may be appropriate when you have progressed in rehabilitation but still need to build strength, endurance, or activity tolerance.

Depending on your needs, a program may include:

Progressive strengthening and endurance activities.
Practice with lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling.
Movement and body mechanics instruction.
Simulated tasks related to your job.

Gradual progression within your medical restrictions.

Your therapist will determine whether work conditioning is appropriate and explain how it fits into your recovery plan.

A Functional Capacity Evaluation, or FCE, is a structured assessment of physical abilities relevant to work and daily activities.

Depending on the evaluation, testing may examine abilities such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and tolerating different positions or movements.

An FCE provides information that can help your care team understand your current capabilities and limitations. Findings may support rehabilitation recommendations and discussions about job demands or possible modifications.

An FCE is an assessment, rather than a treatment session. Its findings are considered alongside your medical history and other relevant information when planning next steps.

Discuss Your Injury and Work Responsibilities

Evaluate Your Movement and Function

Review Your Treatment Plan

Progress Toward Work-Related Goals

Can I start physical therapy after an urgent care visit?
Physical therapy may be the next step if rehabilitation is recommended. Contact ReLive with your visit instructions, referral if provided, and claim information so our team can review what is needed to schedule.
Do I have to use my employer’s designated clinic?
Provider-choice and network requirements depend on the applicable workers’ compensation rules and your claim circumstances. Before scheduling, confirm your options with your claims representative. ReLive can confirm whether the requested clinic and service can accommodate your referral and authorization.
Will workers’ compensation cover my physical therapy?
Coverage depends on your claim, the recommended services, and applicable authorization requirements. Confirm approval with your claims representative before treatment. Scheduling an appointment does not by itself establish coverage.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Have your photo identification, relevant medical instructions, medication information, and any referral available. For a workers’ compensation appointment, also have your claim number and claims representative’s contact information ready. Our team can confirm any additional paperwork needed.
What is the difference between physical therapy and work conditioning?
Physical therapy addresses limitations such as pain, weakness, and reduced movement. Work conditioning places a greater emphasis on building the strength, endurance, and activity tolerance needed for job tasks. Your therapist can explain whether both are appropriate for you.
Does everyone need a Functional Capacity Evaluation?
No. An FCE may be requested when more detailed information about physical capabilities is needed. It is not a routine requirement for every patient receiving work injury therapy.
How long will rehabilitation take?
The timeline depends on your injury, current abilities, medical restrictions, and job demands. Your therapist can discuss expectations after your evaluation and reassess your progress throughout care.
Who decides when I can return to work?
Return-to-work planning may involve your treating medical provider, rehabilitation team, employer, and claims representative. Therapy findings can help inform those discussions, but attending or completing therapy does not automatically clear you for unrestricted work.
Are all work injury services available at every ReLive location?
Specialized programs, equipment, and provider availability may vary. Contact our team to confirm the appropriate location for physical therapy, work conditioning, work hardening, or an FCE.