Injuries
Sometimes considered an abrasion or bruise
What is a contusion?
PT
What is physiotherapy?
Phrasing used to indicate a worker’s ability to preform tasks for the purpose of employment
What is fitness for work?
Poke with needles for pain release.
What is accupuncture?
2/52
What is two weeks?
The breaking of a bone (several types of this particular injury can occur)
What is a fracture?
MOI
What is mechanism of injury?
Measurable information, based on clinical examination
What is objective findings?
Musculoskeletal treatment, often approved for a period of 6 weeks
What is physiotherapy?
Dec ROM
What is decreased range of motion?
Related to an injury caused by overstretching of the ligaments
What is a sprain?
POB
What is part of body?
Phrasing used to declare when a worker has resumed employment in some capacity.
What is 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.
What is a physician or general practitioner?
MMI
What is maximum medical improvement?
A tear occurring in the group of muscles around the shoulder
What is a rotator cuff tear?
CTS
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Patient described sensations: pain, tenderness, aching, discomfort, etc
What is subjective findings?
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.
What is a an OIS clinic/physician?
AROM
What is active range of motion?
Resulting injury due to repetitive, forceful movements of the wrist and/or forearm
What is Tennis or golfer’s elbow (lateral or medial epicondylitis)?
IME
What is an independent medical exam?
A worker may have the following that outlines they can perform work however are unfit for their regular job duties
What are restrictions?
This specialized treatment is completed if further strengthening or conditioning is required for the recovery of an injury
What is a return to work program?
Pre-ex, R shld OA
What is pre-existing right shoulder osteoarthritis?