Injuries
Sometimes Considered an Abrasion or a bruise
Contusion
PT
Physical (or Physio) therapy
Phrasing used to indicate a worker’s ability to perform tasks for the purpose of employment
Fitness for work
Poke with needles for pain release
Acupuncture
2/52
Two weeks
The breaking of a bone (several types of this injury can occur)
A fracture
MOI
Mechanism of Injury
Measurable information, based on clinical examination
Objective findings/information
Musculoskeletal treatment, often approved for a period of 4-6 weeks
Physiotherapy
Dec. ROM
Decreased range of motion
Related to an injury caused by overstretching of the ligaments
Sprain
POB
Part of Body
Phrasing used to declare when a worker has resumed employment in some capacity
Return(ed) to Work
A treatment provider who will outline the diagnosis, treatment recommendations and restrictions, usually seen within two weeks of the injury occurring
Physician/General Practitioner
MMI
Maximum medical improvement
A tear occurring in the group of muscles around the shoulder
Rotator Cuff tear
CTS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Patient described sensations: pain, tenderness, aching, discomfort, etc
Subjective (information)
Gives injured workers access to a doctor with experience in work-related injuries. Injured workers are typically seen within 30 minutes of arriving at the clinic. The clinics help injured workers return to work quickly and safely by providing expedited care.
OIS clinic/physician
AROM
Active range of motion
Injury caused by repetitive, forceful movements of the wrist and/or forearm
Tennis or golfer’s elbow (lateral or medial epicondylitis)
IME
Independent Medical Examination
A worker may have the following that outlines they can perform work however are unfit for their regular job duties
Restrictions
WCB has three contracted providers in Alberta who complete this specialized treatment if further strengthening or conditioning is required for the recovery of an injury
Return to Work Program
Pre-ex. R shld OA
pre-existing right shoulder osteoarthritis