In addition to the physical attributes of an occupational injury, many factors go into an injured worker’s feelings of readiness to return to work. Concerns can range from a fear of getting reinjured and the judgment of teammates to wanting to get back to normal and feeling needed by their employer.
New research reveals how PT consultation, as compared with PT participation, affects opioid prescription rates and lower back pain (LBP)-related health care costs.
Is surgery really necessary? The latest research suggests a PT-first approach – even before imaging – could prevent thousands of procedures and result in significant savings.
Rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries are among the most common occupational musculoskeletal problems. Here’s why and what employers can do about it.
As virtual PT services make their way into workers’ comp, which patients stand to benefit most?
Simple precautions employers can take to protect their workforce from harmful UV rays.
Are standard guidelines enough to address the unique needs of each injured worker?
Employers need to be prepared to guard against the risk factors of heat-related illness when an extraordinarily hot day strikes – summer or not.
Learn more about the primary approaches driving today’s telerehabilitation services and how they can serve the workers’ compensation market.
Ask these three questions to ensure accurate and fair medical payment on each and every bill, and to realize a new level of medical cost containment.