Experiencing muscle pains and strains during strenuous exercise is common. Regardless, when a serious strain occurs, it will usually involve muscle tearing as a result. Tearing of the muscle will likely result from pushing the body past its physical limits. This tearing will also likely occur when an individual is not properly prepared for exercise. […]
It is incredible to think of how great our body is. However, when an injury occurs, it may feel like the body is our worst enemy. Regardless of what you do and what your profession is, having an injury is never a good thing. There is a positive side to this though and that is […]
Commonly known as an orthopedic doctor, an orthopedist concentrates on various conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. As an orthopedist, their main goals are to assist in the diagnosing of musculoskeletal conditions and treating them accordingly, aiding with patient rehabilitation, and developing plans to fend off any further injury. Although an orthopedist makes the entire musculoskeletal […]
A neurologist is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of issues in the brain and the nervous system. A neurologist will not perform any surgery on a patient. Instead, they offer expert advice when the illness calls for one. As such, a neurologist needs at least four years of medical school […]
Injury insurance providers will not put themselves in your shoes at the time of your injury. It would be best if you were clever with your claims beforehand. If you are filing for an injury claim, make sure you avoid these mistakes. Give insurers no room to keep you from claiming. However, most of these […]
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is any injury to the brain due to a severe blow to the head, a fall, contact with a blunt instrument, or whiplash in case of an accident. It can result in temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, physical, or psychosocial function, which is recognized only after a clinical examination and […]
Employers do their best to ensure that no one gets hurt on the job. There are safety regulations they must follow, and many implement safety protocols that go above and beyond these required measures. However, no matter how vigilant an employer is, accidents can happen. Here are some of the most common injuries that those […]
Worker’s comp covers a wide variety of health conditions, including mental health. In some cases, this can mean that you can receive worker’s compensation for stress and anxiety. However, like other chronic conditions such as asthma or carpal tunnel, you do have to show that your condition is connected to and caused by your job. […]
Most employers know that training their employees on safety can help reduce accidents. This is one of the best ways of ensuring that employees understand what they need to do to stay safe while at work. However, the C-level executives and other employers may not always take these same safety courses. But running a safe […]
If you have been approved for workers’ comp, you’ve made it through the hardest part of the system. The question now is how your payments will arrive. This depends on the type of workers’ comp you have been approved for, the regulations in your area, and a few other factors. Here are some of the […]