Dec 13
Physiatrist, Speciality Pain Doctor A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (also called PM&R physicians). Physiatrists diagnose and offer treatment for both acute pain and chronic pain and specialize in a wide variety of nonsurgical treatments for the musculoskeletal system. James started at the slip of paper his doctor …
Dec 13
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is pointing to a new study on low back pain in Medicare patients in its efforts to encourage the newly established Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to promptly launch a demonstration project on direct access to physical therapist services that was recommended in the recent health reform law. …
Dec 13
While every case is different, you will need (at a minimum) the following: * photos of the scene, ideally photos depicting the condition * as many witnesses to the incident, or the dangerous condition, as you can find (remember, you yourself are also a witness) * the “incident report” (if it occurred in a business …
Dec 08
Auto accidents can happen to anyone. You can protect your legal rights by taking the right steps after an accident occurs. The following list summarizes some of the steps you should take if involved in an auto accident. 1 DO Aid the Injured If someone is injured, give first aid if you are qualified and …
Dec 08
A Cheektowaga woman left paralyzed when a weight machine fell on top of her six years ago has been awarded a $66 million jury verdict, believed to be the single largest personal injury award in Western New York history. The verdict for Natalie M. Barnhard, a 30-year-old former physical therapy assistant, came after a nearly …
Dec 06
Domestic workers who work less than 40 hours a week obtained basic employment rights, including workers’ compensation and disability insurance coverage. The law took effect today (Nov. 29). David Paterson On Aug. 31, Gov. David Paterson signed the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, which among other things forces employers to provide workers’ compensation and disability …
Nov 29
A new study sheds light on treatment choices for torn knee ligaments. Surgery may not be necessary. A 30-year-old skier takes a sharp turn on the slopes and hears a dreaded “pop” in his right knee. He has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) a band of tissue that’s important for stabilizing the joint. …
Nov 29
New York City’s 12,000 miles of sidewalk provides the setting for thousands of slip and fall injuries each year. New York has unique laws under which a person may recover for their resulting injuries. November 19, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — With more than 12,000 miles of sidewalk, 8.4 million residents and 47 million visitors each year, …
Nov 29
The Workers’ Compensation Board issued a bulletin regarding the training opportunities on the new medical treatment guidelines, which go into effect for dates of service on or after Dec. 1. The new guidelines change the manner medical care is provided to injured workers for the middle and low back, neck, shoulder, and knee. With few …
Nov 29
The New York State Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, the first in the United States, becomes law today — Nov. 29. By amending the Human Rights Law, Workers Compensation Law and Labor Law, the state government gave the more than 200,000 domestic workers in the metropolitan area — housekeepers, nannies, home aides — a package …
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