The high occurrence of workplace back pain, along with its resulting financial strains and its effect on employee benefit plans, is compelling human resource professionals and decision-makers to explore better alternatives that offer safer and more affordable care.
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Check out this collection of 18 recent articles that impact patient management: Review the Latest News
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Identification and successful management of Foot Hyperpronation- a commonly overlooked “functional” problem that delays recovery.
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Illinois allows for new licensure through two different methods: Acceptance of Exam and Endorsement.
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The ICS has been following a line of court cases regarding the calculation of lien payments to health care providers in injury cases. In some jurisdictions, courts have ruled that plaintiffs (patients) in injury cases may deduct and retain litigation costs from the total settlement or judgment amount BEFORE applying the percentages to pay health care liens. Of course, this formula reduced the amounts available for payment of health care liens and effectively required health care providers to share in the payment of litigation costs.
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The plantar fascia is a dense, fibrous band serving as a biomechanical stabilizer, as well as a protector to the vulnerable neurovascular structures on the plantar aspect of the foot. The diagnosis “plantar fasciitis” encompasses disorders ranging from acute inflammation to chronic fibrotic degeneration, usually involving the calcaneal attachment. (1,2) Plantar fasciitis most commonly affects the medial portion of the band. (2)
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A callus is a raised outgrowth of skin formed of harder, thicker skin cells (keratin). Our body responds to frequent and/or sustained abrasion at pressure points by developing calluses to protect the skin from damage and breakdown.
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