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How Can Chest Contusion Caused By An Accident Be Treated?
I was in a car accident hit a pole at 35 mph air bag deployed. Have a chest contusion. I am a nurse and have been out of work for 6 weeks. I work nights and lift aprox 40 charts during the night and twist push and pull them from chart rack they weigh 5 to 13 pounds. Is it ok to go back to lifting charts once i feel bette or do i need to gradually work my way back. How long does this type of injury last until one is able to recover and lift objects. I wont know how lifting will affect me until i do it and I was told to do no lifting and total rest for 6 weeks so how does one know they are better until they resume doing there job and lift. Can i re injur myself. Do i need physical therapy before returning to my normal routine or is everday ADLs enough strenghting exercise.
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Hi. We need to know the extent and severity of the contusion. Hope x ray has been done to rule out any major injuries. 6 weeks rest is advice. usually chest injuries will pain for longer duration. If x ray is fine with out major injuries you can resume back to work initially with less work and gradually u can increase. Thank u
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