Workers Comp Medical Care We provide a hotline for any questions regarding your injury or benefits. Call or text us at (956) 888-7776 Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm. At Family First Medical Center, we know how frightening and concerning a work-related injury can be. Whether you were involved in a minor accident on the job, or you sustained more serious health issues due to a work-related accident, we know that you are looking for hope. At our facility, our extremely skilled doctors and team members have comprehensive experience providing Workers’ Compensation medical care and are ready to assist you today. If Family First Medical Center has been appointed to you or you’re looking for the right place to begin your rehabilitation process, you can rest assured knowing that you are in the right hands at our practice. Whether you are facing long-term rehabilitation or simply require a few months of care, our team is patient and dedicated to getting you back on your feet and helping your body heal. We offer a range of medical treatments and physical rehab ensuring that you will have access to the proper rehabilitation program that is 100% tailored to your specific needs. Work-related injuries can have a major and devastating impact—get on the fast track to recovery and let Family First Medical Center guide you through the healing process today. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation When it comes to recovering from an injury sustained at work, there’s no denying the powerful and transformative impact the right rehabilitation program can have on your body. While often taken for granted, both physical medicine and rehab are the two most vital stages in injury recovery. At Family First Medical Center, we’re aware of these facts and we have adapted our facilities and trained our team to exceed your medical needs. We utilize therapy methods specifically tailored to your needs in order to decrease pain, increase range of motion, and increase strength. It is our ultimate goal at Family First Medical Center for you to return to your maximum functional potential of physical health so that you can fulfill your responsibilities and live a life free of pain and injury. Family First Medical Center offers the following Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation treatments: Muscle Strengthening / Stretching Balance & Coordination Training Joint Mobilization Electrical Stimulation Ultrasound Therapeutic Massage Laser Therapy Kinesiotaping Traction Moist Hot Pack/ Cold Packs Functional Capacity Evaluations Our Rehabilitation Coordinator, Roque Garza, is FCE Certified. Work-related injuries can be damaging in more ways than one, therefor Family First Medical Center is committed to alleviating the effects of such health issues and keeping our patients in the know about where they stand in the recovery process. At our practice, you can breathe easy knowing that our trained staff are tracking your progress and will perform a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) when your body responds to the various treatments. In the world of Workers’ Compensation, an FCE can be defined as a comprehensive medical assessment of an individual’s safe functional tolerances and physical limitations relative to work activities. You can put your full faith in our team as they will guide you on your path to recovery and keep your employer informed of your progress so that returning to life as you once knew it will be just around the corner. While each FCE will vary according to your specific case, you can expect the following: Review of medical records Interviews Self-questionnaires Physical examination Functional Capacity Test: job-specific Return to Work Process for Workers With the help of Family First Medical Center, you can return to work with confidence. Family First Medical Center offers a one-of-a-kind Return to Work (RTW) Program that helps those who have sustained injuries at their places of employment recover both physically and mentally. Because everybody’s healing process is different we will help you return back to suitable work only when your body is ready. At Family First Medical Center, it is our main priority to help injured workers heal and get back to work as soon as possible. In conjunction with our patients, the employer, and the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC), our RTW program is the ultimate source of aid to get you back on your feet and feeling like your old self again. Get first aid and/or medical treatment Choose a Physician within your network Communicate and collaborate with your employer and the WSCC participate in prescribed treatment and rehab programs Identify suitable work with help of employer, Family First Medical Center and the WSCC Check-in with employer and continue rehabilitation process Completion return to pre-injury job duties or new modified duties Benefits of early and safe return to work: Improved recovery Improved psychosocial health Maintained financial benefits Preserved work skills and employability Sports Medicine Whether college athlete or a devoted cyclist, when it comes to medical care, you have specific and specialized needs. If you’re currently suffering from a minor muscle injury, or you’re in the process of healing from a more substantial sports-related ailment, recovery is likely on the forefront of your mind. Family First Medical Center will help you get healed and back on the field. At Family First Medical Center, we understand how severely a sports injury can disrupt the life of a dedicated athlete. It’s precisely for that reason that we have trained staff who can get you back on your feet as quickly as possible. Our doctors are diligent, experienced, and ready to devise a rehab plan to get you back on track. Whether you’re in need of a check-up, or are about to begin the pathway to recovery, you can put your full trust in the Family First Medical Center team, where sports are life. Family First Medical Center offers the highest level of treatment in sports medicine and rehabilitation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. We take great pride in meeting the needs of our patients, as it is our ultimate goal to bring you the relief and peace of mind you need to heal properly. Our physicians and staff are certified, experienced, highly skilled, compassionate, and friendly. Family First Medical Center was designed with your rehabilitation in mind as we utilize the latest advancements in equipment and technology. Whether you’re in need of immediate recovery from a sports-related accident, or you simply have a nagging pain that you can’t seem to get rid of, put your full confidence in our esteemed team of doctors and medical care professionals. We’re capable of handling patients from all ages and lifestyles. Appointments are readily available, and we offer a complete array of sports medicine and rehabilitation services designed to get you back to feeling your best. Some of our services include: X-rays Bracing Casting Sports physicals Injections Nutritional supplements Home exercise programs Chiropractic treatments are available in our office by Dr. Martin Castillo, D.C. Call us at 956-393-2200 to schedule your appointment! Office Hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday : 8:00am - 5:00pm (Closed 12:00 - 1:00pm) Wednesday : 8:00am - 12:00pm Location 2046 S McColl Rd Edinburg, TX 78539 Email & Phone ffmc2514@yahoo.com (956) 393-2200