What is a reasonable accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, work environment, or the way things usually are done that enables a qualified individual with a disability an equal employment opportunity. An equal employment opportunity means an opportunity to attain the same level...
I was referred to Industrial Health after a work place injury lead to shoulder surgery. I lost strength and stamina sitting on my couch to recover; the extra goodies I was eating didn’t help. The staff at Industrial Health slowly worked with me to build up my energy, and...
Injury Prevention Programs (IPP), which are explained in this recent news article, can be exceptionally valuable to workers and employers, alike. Injuries in the workplace happen, but many can be prevented through the utilization of an IPP. While IPPs can be implemented in any industry, the most common uses are in the industries...
There are three types of Functional Capacity Evaluations, or FCEs. These three types are: Baseline, Job-Specific, and Medical Legal. Here at Industrial Rehab. we offer all three! Regardless of which type would suit your client’s need, FCEs are useful to not only test the client’s current functional tolerances, but also their Effort...
The Workers Compensation Research Institute recently published a multi-year case study which examined a variety of case-related factors, as reported by injured workers, including Return to Work, Earnings Recovery, Access to Medical Care, and Recovery of Physical Health. Injured workers from 15 States, including Virginia, were polled and their responses were compiled and presented...
Obesity is not simply an American issue according to this article published recently in the United Kingdom. Indeed, wherever in the world a surplus of food exists, obesity seems to follow. The question posed by the author is whether or not some people are genetically predisposed to weight-gain due...
It is reasonable to assume that most physicians, case managers, and physical therapists have all dealt with an injured worker who is diagnosed with a repetitive-use injury; otherwise referred to as “Repetitive Motion Disorder” (RMD) by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. While RMD’s occur most frequently to the arm...
Injuries occur, but when they occur in the workplace they may set in motion a series of events that can prove costly to both the employee and the employer. Mitigating this potential financial catastrophe should therefore be at the forefront of the employer’s list of priorities. The best practice to...
Cases where an injured worker is terminated, a.k.a. “fired,” while still attending physical therapy or enrolled in a Work Hardening program do, unfortunately, exist. The important thing to keep in mind if you are an injured worker and are worried about losing your job is this: You cannot control the...
A Metabolic Equivalent of Task test, or MET test, is an important component to any credible Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). When an injured worker has an extended absence from their occupation, their ability return in a safe and productive manner hinges not only on the successful rehabilitation of their specific injury, but also...
Springfield/Alexandria
8001 Braddock Road, Suite 100
Springfield, VA 22151
Sterling
113 Executive Drive, Suite 112
Sterling, VA, 20166
Warrenton
410 Belle Air Lane,
Warrenton, VA 20186
Forestville/District Heights, MD
7794 Marlboro Pike,
Forestville, MD 20747
Menu