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 “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