--- title: Returning Workers?Ask PTs How to Prevent Injuries description: Returning Workers?Ask PTs How to Prevent Injuries image: https://info.workwell.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/workers-returning-after-covid-img-body-1.jpg --- # Prevent It WorkWell's Workplace Injury Prevention Blog ![divider-1](https://info.workwell.com/hubfs/Vector%2016.png) ![](https://info.workwell.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/workers-returning-after-covid-img-body-1.jpg) # Returning Workers?Ask PTs How to Prevent Injuries [ admin ](https://info.workwell.com/blog/author/workwell) Jul 17, 2020 8:41:25 PM ![](https://info.workwell.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/workers-returning-after-covid-img-body-1.jpg?width=380&height=254&name=workers-returning-after-covid-img-body-1.jpg)As workers come back to work in the wake of the corona virus pandemic, employers need to adapt and adopt work practices that adjust for prolonged absences accompanied with a more sedentary lifestyle. Onsite physical therapists can help eliminate at-risk behaviors and through their role as a trusted, knowledgeable resource to help the workforce transition back to full operations. A physical readiness plan may include safety orientations, fitness for duty testing, job coaching and more. An onsite physical therapist can help implement and bring an individualized approach to the return to work process.  Here’s how they can help: **Ergonomics**: - Pre-shift warmup exercises - Mini-breaks for muscle recovery - Proper lifting/carrying technique **Intervention**: - Prompt response to discomfort complaints - Individualized visits to the job floor to reinforce proper body mechanics **Job Coaching**: - Suggestions on tools or techniques to reduce stress, prevent discomfort and minimize the risk of injury - Modify or rotate tasks to distribute workload among different muscles For additional details on helping workers returning after COVID-19, read [WorkWell’s white paper](https://www.workwell.com/pdf/returning-workers-fitness/). 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