Workers Comp
These two types of coverage are typically included in workers’ compensation insurance.
What are Coverage A and Coverage B?
Patients in outpatient therapy typically attend sessions for this duration and frequency over a 4–8 week period
What is 30–45 minutes, 2–3 times a week?
This type of testing is used during an FCE to simulate real-life work tasks and help inform decisions
What are functionally based tests?
A work hardening program typically lasts this many week
What is 4–8 weeks?
Because Zak’s job as a senior technician involves physical labor, he may benefit from this type of intensive rehab program
What is a work hardening program
Workers’ compensation benefits may include...
What are medical costs, lost wages, disability payments, and death benefits
One advantage of outpatient therapy is that it allows patients to practice skills in these types of environments
What are natural environments?
This component of the FCE involves discussing a patient’s job demands, injury history, and current symptoms
What is the interview?
This evaluation is conducted at the beginning and end of a work hardening program to assess readiness for work.
What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)?
Zak may undergo this evaluation at both the start and end of a program to track his functional progress.
What is an entry and exit FCE?