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Work Injuries for Occupational & Physical Therapists: Workers Comp Guide

Occupational and Physical Therapists play a large role in helping Injured Workers recover from their industrial injuries.  In doing so, however, Occupational and Physical Therapists may be placing themselves at risk for sustaining a work injury. More specifically, both Occupational and Physical Therapist’s work activities can place them at risk for sustaining musculoskeletal disorders. These musculoskeletal disorders can include back problems, shoulder problems, and wrist problems. The article will discuss Occupational and Physical Therapists, what activities they perform on the job that...

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Work-Related Hernias: Workers Comp Guide

What is a Hernia? Organs are held in place by either muscles or tissues. When an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue that is holding it in place, a Hernia occurs. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias can occur in the abdomen, upper thigh, belly button, or groin. Most Hernias don’t go away on their own, and they require treatment. Hernias can become severe and life-threatening. Surgery may be required. Are there different kinds of Hernias? Yes. There are a variety of hernias: inguinal, hiatal, umbilical, and incisional. Inguinal...

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State Disability Insurance (SDI) (EDD) and Your Workers Compensation Case: What You Need to Know

Updated: February 14, 2025 Total Temporary Disability is a major benefit paid out to Injured Workers as a result of their industrial injuries. At times, an Injured Worker’s Compensation claim is denied and delayed and they seek to collect State Disability Benefits. Also, there are times in which State Disability Benefits may supplement an Injured Worker’s compensation payments. What is State Disability Insurance? The California State Disability Insurance is a program that provides employees Short-Term Disability Insurance benefits to eligible workers who need time off of work due to...

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ONECALL and Worker’s Compensation: What You Need to Know

Updated: February 14, 2025 In the California Workers’ Compensation System, Insurance Companies have the obligation to provide Injured Workers medical treatment to cure or relieve from the effects of their industrial injury. In order to fulfill their obligation to provide medical care and other services, Insurance Companies utilize vendors. Vendors are businesses that provide various services. For example, a pharmacy that fills a prescription for medications would be considered a vendor. One of these vendors that Insurance Companies use to fulfill their workers' compensation related obligations...

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