A recent Occupational COVID-19, Study addressed Coronavirus Work Injury Claims for Health Care Workers. The study was done in Germany. Nienhaus A. COVID-19 among Health Workers in Germany-An Update. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 31;18(17):9185. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18179185. PMID: 34501773; PMCID: PMC8431697. Healthcare Workers, being on the front line of medical care, are… Continue reading COVID-19, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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… Continue reading THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL SCALE (LEFS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In Workers’ Compensation, Doctors and Medical Evaluators, in order to address matters of disability and impairment, frequently use testing. Testing can be in the form of self-reporting questionnaires filled out by Injured Workers. Many Injured Workers have injuries to their lower extremities. Lower extremity injuries can include the hips, knees, ankles and feet. This article… Continue reading THE LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL SCALE (LEFS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment can employ various questionnaires to assess an Injured Workers’ need for treatment. One of these questionnaires is called CAGE-AID. This article will discuss the purpose of the CAGE-AID questionnaire, how it is used in an industrial treatment setting, and how it may impact an injured worker’s treatment. What is the CAGE-AID… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Cage-aid Questionnaire And Workers’ Compensation
VISUAL ANALOG PAIN SCALE (VAPS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In the Workers’ Compensation System, Doctors and Medical Evaluators ask Injured Workers to fill out various scales and questionnaires. One of these scales is the Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAPS.) Scales and questionnaires can impact an Injured Worker’s ability to get treatment and disability payments. Therefore, Injured Worker should understand how to answer them properly.… Continue reading VISUAL ANALOG PAIN SCALE (VAPS) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW