Workers’ compensation has never been more important than during a tight labor market and unsteady economy. The right partner will keep your team ready, and the right clinicians will get them back on the worksite faster. Most people only think about workers’ compensation after an injury occurs at a job site, when the medical, legal […]
The Accident: “I never thought this would happen at work!”
Written by Alex Brickey OTR/L Occupational therapy establishes a client-centered treatment approach during the initial evaluation for patients to return to work safely. It was a normal Friday at work and your supervisor asked you to go get a box of copy paper to place on the shelf in the printing room to be ready […]
Physical Therapy is the Missing Piece of Your Team’s Productivity and Retention Efforts
In the post-COVID world, your business needs a robust employee wellness program that includes physical therapy and preventive care. What if you knew that the most important part of your business was about to fail? Would you invest now to prevent that from happening, or wait and pay more once it happens? Regardless of your […]
Symptom Magnification: How To Disarm And Engage
With a goal of return to work, all barriers to rehabilitation should be identified including symptom magnification. By Jaime Sigurdsson, CEAS, Director Of Worker’s Compensation, CORA Physical Therapy When an injured worker presents to a medical professional with symptoms that don’t match their diagnosis, or seem “exaggerated”, what is the expected plan of care? How […]
The World of Work Comp During COVID-19
On this episode Jaime Sigurdsson, Director of Workers’ Compensation at CORA Physical Therapy, addresses CORA’s ongoing case management and the critical service options provided in a COVID-19 world. Care needs to continue and it’s important to problem solve with clients and patients to find alternative treatment solutions that cater to the needs of each individual. […]
10 Takeaways from the 74th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
The 74th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and the 31st Annual Safety and Health Conference is the nation’s largest work comp conference, bringing together workers’ compensation professionals from across the country. The host? Orlando, Florida. The Theme? Coast to Coast with 49 states represented. 370+ Exhibitors graced the Convention Hall at the Orlando World Center […]
