A work wellness program is an initiative that you can take to help improve and maintain the overall health and wellness of your employees. This can look different for every business. This may mean occupational testing, staff seminars, employee training, or partnering with a third-party provider that offers several wellness programs. Employers that help their […]
When you’re creating a fall prevention treatment plan, there are several aspects that should be considered. Patient education can be equally as important as improving their strength and balance. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is seen every 13 seconds in the Emergency Room for a fall-related injury. Both minor and […]
Approximately 1 out of every 3 adults over the age of 65 that live in their own home experience a fall at least once a year. Additionally, 50% of the individuals living in a skilled nursing facility also fall at least once per year. Performing fall risk assessments at least once a year, on patients 65 […]
July 12, 2021
You ran the numbers. It seemed clear: expanding your practice to perform Functional Capability Evaluations (FCEs) is cost-prohibitive. Laying out your budget, you probably started with the high-end equipment. However, you found that treadmills, weight machines, and all the accompanying accessories can add up to the tens of thousands of dollars. Not to mention the […]
June 2, 2021
For patients or clients in need of return-to-work determinations, a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) may seem like a long battery of grueling tests. One of the most common questions they ask of their clinicians is about the FCE length. Oftentimes, the client is worried – “What if I am not in shape for a stress […]