With healthcare costs projected to rise 4.9% in 2020, many large companies are ready to try something new. They plan to spend more upfront to try to prevent higher costs later on. For conditions like chronic back pain, that means trying to prevent injuries or treat them with innovative physical therapy to avoid surgery and potentially, opioid additions, Reuters reports.
WorkWell announces Ergonomics On-Demand!, a new on-demand ergonomics learning program focused on boosting workplace safety in office and manufacturing work environments.
Hinge Health and Carrum Health announce a partnership and unveil a fully integrated, end-to-end digital musculoskeletal (MSK) solution designed for employers.
Danielle Lisenbey is joining MedRisk, a provider of managed physical rehabilitation in workers’ compensation, as President on November 2, the King of Prussia, Pa-based company announces.
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Michelle Despres, PT, CEAS II, CETS, provides a primer for planning and delivering telehealth services for the industrial rehabilitation clientele, in this feature for the August/September 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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A set of general guidelines for safely returning America to work, published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, offers guidance for business leaders facing critical decisions on how to safely reopen and resume operations while the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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One Call, a provider of specialty network management services for the workers’ compensation industry, announces the expansion of its CarePath program – specifically, Respiratory Pathway – to meet the needs of individuals experiencing lingering COVID-19 complications and symptoms long after test results read negative.
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Hinge Health, a musculoskeletal (MSK) solution for employers and health plans, is expanding its clinical and technical capabilities to offer a complete Digital MSK Clinic that covers the full continuum of care in MSK health, it announces.
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A snapshot of what PTs consider essential tools to get the job done, what they’re planning on buying, and the new importance of cleaning products, is included in the June/July 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products magazine.
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MyAbilities has signed an agreement with DSI Work Solutions to integrate the MyAbilities@Work SaaS platform with DSI’s Job Function Matching system.
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Musculoskeletal recovery platform PeerWell has partnered with CorVel Corporation, a provider of comprehensive risk management, to provide remote care to injured workers unable to receive surgery due to COVID-19.
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To address patient and claims representative concerns regarding in-clinic treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, MedRisk has added a COVID-19 component to its PTConsult service.
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New research suggests it may be possible to undo the damage caused by fibrosis and, in the process, restore muscle strength and enable people sidelined by an overuse injury to return to work.
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One company has decided to switch things up a bit and design a chair that allows those who like sitting crosslegged to fully relax into their favorite position, according to LADbible.
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Employers and insurers recognize the importance of avoiding worker injuries. Virginia “Ginnie” Halling, PT, explains how PTs can provide a service that protects their workforce, in this feature for the January 2020 issue of Physical Therapy Products.
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eWellness Healthcare Corporation is presenting the webinar, “How Virtual Physical Therapy Can Help Create a Healthier Workforce,” on Tuesday, February 25, at 2:00 pm EST.
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Interest in work-related pain has grown along with recognition of two more trends: physician burnout and a coming shortage of surgeons just as aging baby boomers need more care, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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MedRisk announces the publication of its 2019 Industry Trend Report on Physical Medicine in Workers’ Compensation. The report examines recent changes, including relevant legislation, regulation and research.
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