Workers’ Compensation, being a “no-fault” system, provides compensation for injuries caused by slips, trips and falls. Slips, trips and falls constitute the second most common injuries within workers’ compensation. The injuries from slips, trips and falls can range from physical injury to death. Slips, trips and falls are the most expensive injuries as far as… Continue reading What You Need To Know About Injured Workers, No-Fault Injuries, & Workers’ Compensation
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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
NURSES: DOES YOUR WORKING SHIFT MATTER? MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, SHIFT CHOICE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Nurses are at risk for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSD.) A study addressed whether a Nurse’s Work Shift impacted WMSDs. This article will discuss Nursing, Nursing Shifts, and how particular Shift Work may impact industrial injuries. What Are Nursing Duties? What Makes Nurse at Risk for Injury? Nursing Duties are physically demanding. Patient care can require… Continue reading NURSES: DOES YOUR WORKING SHIFT MATTER? MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES, SHIFT CHOICE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
KNEE AND HIP INJURIES, OSTEOARTHRITIS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AS RISK FACTORS FOR WORK INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There is no requirement that the causes of a work injury has to be 100 percent industrial. There are some medical conditions that can have a work-related component to them. In other words, they are only partially caused by job duties. Osteoarthritis (OA) can be that type of industrial injury. OA is a common form… Continue reading KNEE AND HIP INJURIES, OSTEOARTHRITIS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AS RISK FACTORS FOR WORK INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW