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Featured image for post: THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on May 24, 2021

Injured Workers are evaluated and treated within the Workers’ Compensation System for work-related complaints.  Workers suffering from back injuries will be physically examined to determine a proper diagnosis. Lumbar Spine Physical Examinations require the physician or examiner to perform various physical tests.  One of these tests is the “straight leg.” This article will discuss the “straight leg” test, what it means for a back condition, and what it means for Industrially Injured Workers. Who Conducts Lumbar Spine Physical Examinations? Medical professionals do Physical Examinations...

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DUPUYTREN’S DISEASE(DD) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on May 18, 2021

Dupuytren’s Disease (DD) is an upper extremity disorder.   DD has been a source of controversy with respect to whether it should be considered as an industrial injury. If DD is considered an industrial injury, then the Injured Worker suffering from the disorder would be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These would include medical treatment and disability compensation.  A recent study addressed industrial causation of the condition and made interesting findings. This article will discuss Dupuytren’s Disease (DD), industrial causation for DD, the study’s results, and what it...

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Featured image for post: STRESSED OUT WORKERS: SOCIAL MEDIA, UNSYMPATHETIC CUSTOMERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

STRESSED OUT WORKERS: SOCIAL MEDIA, UNSYMPATHETIC CUSTOMERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on May 13, 2021

A TikTok trend, is stressing out Starbucks Baristas.  The NyPost reports that customers who are TikTok fans are essentially harassing workers with outlandish orders.  One famous order is from an Edward.  Edward’s drink is a double blended drink containing 13 ingredients. nypost.   Unless a commensurate tip is provided for time consuming orders, it is  understandable why these customized drinks can be a source of Barrista stress, anxiety and upset.  Further, too many of these orders simultaneously ordered could place a real grind on the fulfillment of regular orders. Customer stress can...

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Shoulder Injuries: Workers’ Compensation

Posted on May 12, 2021

Shoulders are at risk of industrial injury and are subject to many workers’ compensation claims.  The shoulder is a complex body part. As a result, there are variety of medical treatments that can be applied.  One type of shoulder injury is to the rotator cuff.  Rotator cuff tears account for over 4.5 million annual physician visits due to rotator cuff tears in the United States .Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common forms of upper extremity injury in the workers’ compensation population. Gutman M J, Patel M S, Katakam A, et al. (March 31, 2021) Understanding Outcomes and the Ability...

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