A Work Injury Can Lead to a Bicep Tendon Rupture
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I have represented many injured workers after a injury causing a bicep tendon rupture. Bicep injuries are not only extremely painful, but they can often require surgery and a long healing process. I have included some excerpts from an article by Jonathan Cluett, M.D., highlighting the different kinds bicep tendon ruptures and their symptomatology. “The biceps …
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Caring for Your Cast or Splint After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Casts and splints are used to immobilize or to support a part of the body to aid in healing. Casts and splints can also help to reduce muscle spasms, pain and swelling and are typically made of fiberglass or a plaster material. Your medical provider will decide which material and type of cast or split …
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Heat Related Injury at Work
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Alright folks, it is getting to be that time of year again so I wanted to share some information with you about heat related injuries. Workers’ in Virginia contend with hot temperatures and sever humidity that can very easily lead not only to a heat injury, but to a life threatening situation. Severe heat injury …
Coping with Back Pain & Depression After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I found a great article today (www.spine-health.com) on dealing with chronic pain and depression. Sadly many injured workers who have suffered a serious injury can end up dealing with one or both of these conditions. I wanted to pass along Dr. Deardorff’s article in hopes that this information may help some of my clients dealing …
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Depression and Chronic Back Pain After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I have represented a lot of injured workers who suffered a back injury at work and sometimes, these injuries can lead to other conditions, like depression or chronic pain. While depression and chronic pain are very common after a serious back injury, there is still a lot that medical professionals are examining to better understand …
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Depression Can Affect Men, Women and Older Adults Differently
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Often times, people who have been injured at work find themselves facing circumstances that can lead to depression (loss of ability to things they did before the injury, loss of income, loss of employment, chronic pain and so on) and many other biological factors can also play a role in leading to a person suffering …
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Signs of Depression After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
Many people who have suffered the misfortune of a workplace injury face the prospect of being out for work for an extended period of time. Being out of work for a long period of time can lead to other challenges (loss of income, lack of physical activity, inability to pay bills, prolonged periods of pain, …
Types of Back Pain After a Work Injury
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
So many of my clients have come to me after a workplace injury has caused damage to their back; while many of these folks can tell me their medical diagnosis is, most will openly admit that they do not truly understand what this medical terminology means. I wanted to share this information with you so …
Workplace Safety and OSHA
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I just read an article about some workers injured in Texas when there was an explosion at a fertilizer plant (www.CNN.com). Sadly several workers lost their lives in the blast. My heart goes out to the families affected by this tragedy; you will be in our prayers. I have to point out that while …
Leg Pain & Numbness
Posted by Michele Lewane | Types of Injuries and Illnesses
I have several injured workers’ call my office and tell me that shortly after a back injury, they start to have pain, numbness or tingling in their leg or legs. While some folks that I talk to only have a mild discomfort, other people experience very extreme pain and other symptoms. I wanted to share …