Category: Work Rehab

A Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a unique tool that can be utilized to help determine a person’s overall function through the performance of designated activities. FCEs can be administered for a better understanding of an employee’s return to work or to determine the level of disability. Who Completes Functional Capacity Exams?  An FCE is…

While it is necessary for an employer to have a plan in place to manage a workers’ compensation claim to ensure appropriate care is being delivered to assist the injured worker to return-to-work, the goal should be preventing injuries from happening in the first place. Healthier employees and injury prevention programs lead to a safer…

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020, with a typical claim costing around $41,000. According to Liberty Mutual’s Workplace Safety Index, employers spend around one billion on claim payouts weekly, and this does not include days lost at work. With these statistics, it…

When an injury threatens your ability to work and earn a living, it can throw your whole life off balance. Navigating a work injury can be a learning process for both employees and employers. With the right information, this process should be smooth and effective. Let’s explore three misconceptions in rehab regarding Workers’ Compensation and…

Unfortunately, injuries and illness are a part of life, and it is usually a matter of “when,” not “if” you will experience one. A person’s job can pose higher risks of certain illnesses or injuries based on the requirements of that position, in other words, an exposure risk.   According to the National Council for Safety,…

Unfortunately, injuries on the job are a reality in life. Often, these injuries require medical care, including physical therapy, to help the employee restore their functional abilities to return to work. If a worker is injured on the job, medical care is initiated by filing a Workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation is financed exclusively by…

Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault insurance program that provides medical treatment, wage replacement, and permanent disability compensation to employees who have experienced job-related injuries or illnesses.   After a physician evaluates the injured worker, the doctor could prescribe rehabilitative services, including physical or occupational therapy. Therapy services will be covered under the Workman’s Compensation insurance…

“I think I hurt myself at work. What do I do?”   That is a question faced by many individuals who sustain an injury while performing their job. There are over 2.5 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses annually in the US. Uncertainty and unfamiliarity about the Workers’ Compensation system often cause fear and recoil about what an…

“Private industry employers reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020…” (Bureau of Labor Statistics)  Unexpected pain or injuries may hinder your performance at work or in daily life, which can be frustrating. To heal these injuries, you may be referred to a rehabilitation professional such as an Occupational or Physical Therapist. Occupational…

Workers’ Compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical care and wage benefits to an employee who sustained a work-related injury or illness. A work-related injury or illness is a physical condition caused, provoked, triggered, or accelerated by the employee’s job tasks or work environment.  As an employee, you have the right to understand…

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 07/03/23 What is occupational safety and health? What is occupational health exactly and why is it important? Occupational Safety and Health, OSH, relates to health, safety, injury prevention, and welfare specifically to employees in their workplace environment. OSH aids in protecting and maintaining the highest degree…

Getting injured hurts, and getting injured at work can be especially painful. Work injuries that affect individuals’ ability to perform their jobs can affect not just their physical health but may have far-reaching impacts such as:  Financial health in the ability to provide for their families  Emotional health in their sense of pride and self-worth  …