Tomáš was used to being constantly active, but after a knee injury he was out of action for weeks. Waiting times for rehabilitation were long, and public healthcare did not provide the intensity he needed.
Contributions toward physiotherapy and aids speed up recovery and reduce absence
Private physiotherapy and aids, however, represented high costs. Benefits allowed him to start intensive rehabilitation immediately, thanks to which he returned to work sooner and in better condition. For employers, this support is highly important as it reduces the length of sick leave, maintains team continuity, and strengthens employee loyalty.
Why it matters for employers
Tomáš’s story shows that supporting an employee after an injury is strategically beneficial and empathetic for the company.
- Reduced duration of sick leave
- Increased loyalty and morale
- Prevention of future complications
- Strengthening company culture
High-quality rehabilitation can shorten the return to work after an injury by weeks or even months. However, public health insurance only covers basic care, and patients often have to pay for above-standard rehabilitation themselves, even though it has a major impact on both physical and mental recovery.
What does an expert say?
“Even with an ideal surgical outcome, returning to full fitness is impossible without thorough and timely rehabilitation. If patients rely solely on public healthcare, recovery is unnecessarily prolonged and long-term consequences often remain due to insufficient care. Financial support from employers for private physiotherapy, which is often more flexible and intensive, is therefore highly important.
It allows patients to get what they truly need without financial burden. It is an investment in human capital that pays off for companies through the rapid return of a productive and loyal employee.”
Pavel Suchánek, nutrition expert, researcher at IKEM, and founder of NutritionFighter
