Injuries
Abbreviations
Terminology
Service providers
Interpreting medical reports
100
Sometimes considered an abrasion or bruise

Contusion

100

PT

Physical Therapy

100
Phrasing used to indicated a worker's ability to perform tasks for the purpose of employment

Fitness for work

100

Pokes with needles for pain release

Acupuncturist 

100

2/52

Two weeks

200

The breaking of a bone (several types of this particular injury can occur)

Fracture

200

MOI

Mechanism of Injury

200

Measurable information, based on clinical examination

Objective (information)

200

Musculoskeletal treatment, often approved for a period of 6 weeks

Physiotherapy

200

Dec. ROM

Decreased Range of Motion
300

Relates to an injury caused by overstretching of the ligaments

Sprain

300

POB

Part of Body

300

Phrasing used to declare when a worker has resumed employment in some capacity

Return(ed) to Work

300

A treatment provider who will outline the diagnosis, treatment recommendations and restrictions, usually seen within two weeks of the injury occurring

Physician/General Practitioner

300

MMI

Maximum Medical Improvement

400

A tear resulting in the group of muscles around the shoulder

Rotator Cuff Tear

400

CTS

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

400

Patient described sensations:  pain, tenderness, aching, discomfort, etc

Subjective (information)

400

A program that helps promote a quick and safe return to work. They provide injured workers expedited access to medical services

OIS clinic/physician 

400

AROM

Active Range of Motion

500

Resulting injury due to repetitive forceful movements of the wrist and/or forearm

Tennis or golfer's elbow (medial or lateral epicondylitis)

500

IME

Independent Medical Exam

500

A worker may have the following abilities to perform work however are unfit for their regular job duties

Restrictions 

500

WCB has three contracted providers in Alberta who complete specialized treatment if further strengthening or conditioning is required for the recovery of an injury

Return to Work Program

500

Pre-ex. R shld OA

Pre-existing right shoulder osteoarthritis