A functional capacity evaluation, or “FCE” is an assessment tool utilized for those who have suffered an injury that may affect employment. It is a standardized way to collect information regarding physical abilities to determine whether or not you can return to your previous job duties. FCE’s are commonly used with Job Demands Analysis (JDA). ...
Pain in the groin, pelvis, stomach? The pain may not be a regular body ache or a simple pulled muscle. For many construction workers, the onset of sudden pain in the groin region is commonly thought to be a minor work injury and, therefore, treatment is generally delayed. Unfortunately, for some patients, the pain may ...
It’s back to reality. Time to go back to work. Leaving home after numerous weeks of maternity leave can be a daunting task. No more sweats until noon and snacking whenever you want. No more daytime TV and doing your Pilates DVD while the kids nap. No more naps with your baby on the couch ...
We’ve all had those days when we wake up and decide that going to work is just too far outside the realm of conceivability. The idea of working all day at the office is almost physically painful and we’d do just about anything to get out of going in. The best (and worst) excuses for ...
