Archive for Workers Compensation

Be Aware of Workers’ Compensation Issues

| November 9, 2011 | 0 Comments

In case you missed it, Gov. Tom Corbett signed legislation last summer that expanded who workers’ compensation insurers can cover in Pennsylvania. Sole proprietors, members of limited liability corporations and partners in partnerships in Pennsylvania can now be covered in workers’ compensation issues. The law went into effect in late August, but many individuals, employees [...]

Workers’ Compensation: Mini FCE Can Assist Physicians, Patients

| August 19, 2010 | 0 Comments

A Functional Capacity Evaluation, or FCE, is a comprehensive evaluation procedure to determine a patient’s performance or functional level.  They are most commonly utilized in the rehabilitation setting as part of the return to work process.  When ordered by a physician, an FCE assists in determining a patient’s ability to safely return to their previous [...]

Injuries: Pain is Not Normal

| August 9, 2010 | 0 Comments

General soreness is to be expected when you have an injury. However, pain is not. Pain is your body’s way of telling you to STOP. Listen to your body and become aware of what it is telling you. You should not perform activities of daily living or recreation activities in pain. Seek medical advice from [...]

When to Start Physical Therapy

| August 9, 2010 | 0 Comments

How soon should you start treating an injury? You should begin your rehab on Day 1. The sooner you start treating an injury, the faster it gets better. The longer you wait to rehab, the longer it takes time to heal. Listen to your body. Pain is your body’s way of telling you to STOP. In [...]