Post-injury orthopedic rehab
Sprains, strains, fractures and post-surgical recovery after a workplace injury, progressed visit by visit.
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Physical therapy · Wilmington, Delaware
Hurt on the job? Get back to full duty with care built around your claim.
OWCP Wellness treats federal employees recovering from work injuries. One-on-one physical therapy, a clear plan for returning to work, and documentation your physician and claims examiner can use.
- Bring your Form CA-16 or OWCP claim number
- Treatment matched to your job's physical requirements
- Suite 200, 1521 Concord Pike, Wilmington
Have a CA-16?Physical therapy for the accepted work injury doesn't need a separate prior authorization under DOL rules.
NPI1538066691
Practice typeMulti-Specialty Group
SpecialtyPhysical Therapist
LocationWilmington, DE 19803
Physical therapy for the injuries federal work causes
Mail routes, warehouse floors, patient transfers, long hours at a desk. We treat the injury and train you for the demands of your actual position.
Manual therapy
Hands-on joint mobilization and soft-tissue work to calm pain and restore motion so exercise can do its job.
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Work conditioning
Lifting, carrying, pushing and endurance training set to the physical requirements your agency lists for your job.
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Back & neck care
Lifting injuries, repetitive strain and desk-related pain, treated with movement retraining and core strength.
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Shoulder, elbow & hand
Rotator cuff strains, tendon irritation and repetitive-motion injuries from sorting, scanning and typing.
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Balance, gait & mobility
Recovery after slips, trips and falls on the job, rebuilding confident walking, stairs and footing.
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Scroll to see recovery, frame by frame
From 120° of stiffness to full extension
A typical knee plan restores motion first, then strength, then the job-specific tasks you need to return to duty. Keep scrolling to move the joint.
- Phase 1 · Protect & assessEvaluation, pain control, gentle motion.
- Phase 2 · RestoreRange of motion and muscle activation.
- Phase 3 · Return to dutyStrength, endurance, job tasks.
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How a federal work-injury claim reaches our door
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. Here's the usual path.
Report the injury
Tell your supervisor and file Form CA-1 (traumatic injury) or CA-2 (occupational disease) through ECOMP.
Ask for a CA-16
For a traumatic injury, your agency can issue Form CA-16 authorizing initial examination and treatment.
Get a PT referral
Your treating physician refers you to physical therapy for the work-related condition.
Contact us
Call or request a visit. We confirm your claim details and authorization before your first session.
Recover & report
Evaluation, a written plan, and progress notes shared with your physician as your claim requires.
4 hrs
Agencies are asked to complete a CA-16 within four hours of your request whenever possible.
1 week
A CA-16 generally shouldn't be issued once more than a week has passed since the injury. Ask early.
120 days
Physical therapy is usually authorized for the first 120 days from the date of injury. Longer care needs more medical support.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OWCP / Division of Federal Employees' Compensation guidance.
Conditions we treat
Low back strainHerniated discNeck painRotator cuff injuryTendinitisCarpal tunnel symptomsKnee sprain & meniscusAnkle sprainPost-surgical rehabFracture recoverySlip & fall injuriesRepetitive strainBalance problems
Questions injured workers ask
Do I need prior authorization if I have a CA-16?
Under DOL guidance, when a CA-16 is issued, physical therapy related to the work injury doesn't need a separate authorization. We still verify your details before your first visit.
I don't have a claim number yet. Can I still come in?
Yes. Bring your CA-16 and any paperwork from your agency. We'll help coordinate the information your claim needs.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your CA-16 or OWCP claim number, your physician's referral, a photo ID, a list of medications, and clothes you can move in.
Is OWCP Wellness part of the Department of Labor?
No. OWCP Wellness LLC is a private physical therapy practice. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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1521 Concord Pike, Suite 200(516) 497-9736
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