OWL: OCOSH Classification/Rehabilitation

OrthopaedicProtocols.com

Terry Kane — 2010-11-02 10:21:02 GMT

With over 500 protocols and growing weekly, orthopaedicprotocols.com is the world's largest database of online orthopaedic rehabilitation protocols.

2007 Eccentric Training for Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis

Not Available — 2010-11-02 10:21:02 GMT

Physical Therapy Corner: Eccentric Training for Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis
Achilles tendinitis develops due to inflammation, strain, or repetitive trauma to the Achilles tendon. This occurs usually due to a repetitive activity. Symptoms are also associated with recreational activities like running, tennis and basketball. If this is left untreated, it can develop into Achilles tendinosis, due to a degenerative change in the tendon from repetitive microtrauma. The majority of achilles tendon overuse injuries occur in middle aged, athletic males. Runners with overly pronated feet may be at greater risk for developing achilles tendinosis. The increased pronation may put additional stress on the tendon, therefore, placing it at greater risk for injury.

2009 Health-related quality of life after vertebral or hip fracture

Hallberg et al — 2009-11-08 10:21:02 GMT

All 25 women (mean age 75.0, SD 4.7) with hip fracture as inclusion fracture had no significant changes in HRQOL between two and seven years and did not differ from the reference group regarding HRQOL after seven years. The vertebral group had significantly lower values for bodily pain, vitality, role-emotional function and mental health compared to the hip group. HRQOL showed a positive relationship between physical activity, static balance and handgrip strength.
Conclusions The long-term reduction of HRQOL in women with vertebral fracture emerged clearly in this study. The relationships between HRQOL and physical performance in women with vertebral and hip fracture raise questions for more research.
Health-related quality of life after vertebral or hip fracture: a seven-year follow-up study Hallberg I, Bachrach-Lindstrom M, Hammerby S, Toss G, Ek AC BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:135

Effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

Minns Lowe et al — 2009-08-09 10:21:02 GMT

Effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a systematic review of clinical trials.
Results 8 trials were identified. Trial quality was mixed. Generally poor trial quality, quantity and diversity prevented explanatory meta-analyses. The results were synthesised and meta-analytic summaries were used where possible to provide a formal summary of results. Results indicate that physiotherapy exercise after discharge following total hip replacement has the potential to benefit patients.
Conclusions Insufficient evidence exists to establish the effectiveness of physiotherapy exercise following primary hip replacement for osteoarthritis. Further well designed trials are required to determine the value of post discharge exercise following this increasingly common surgical procedure.
Catherine J Minns Lowe , Karen L Barker , Michael E Dewey and Catherine M Sackley BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:98 Full text

EnableNet

Not Available — 2007-10-30 10:21:02 GMT

EnableNet is being developed as a one stop site for information on disability and a meeting place for people interested in disability issues. (South Australia)

Rehabilitation Orthoteers

Not Available — 2008-09-04 10:21:02 GMT

Major teaching resource on rehabilitation subjects. Requires registration.

Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board

Not Available — 2007-10-30 10:21:02 GMT

Workers' compensation is a no-fault system that protects employers and workers against the result of work injuries. The system has brought stability to the Saskatchewan workplace for over 70 years, providing coverage at a competitive cost and protecting workers and employers against the risks and uncertainties of litigation.

Spinal Injuries Association

Not Available — 2003-01-16 10:21:02 GMT

United Kingdom national organisation of spinal cord injured people. The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) was set up in 1974 in order to support people with SCI. The founders themselves had SCI and, to this day, SIA is run by a board of trustees who live with spinal cord injury.

The PT Project

Ryan Orser — 2010-11-18 10:21:02 GMT

The Physical Therapy (PT) Project is a unique initiative dedicated to the development and advancement of physical therapy professionals within the United States, as well as throughout the world.

The PT Project was developed to strengthen and improve the entire physical therapy industry by creating a resource where quality information, case studies and medical research is shared among those professionals within the industry that are dedicated to providing the best quality care for patients. This is about physical therapists teaching other physical therapists so that everyone, including the public, benefits from the expanded knowledge and information.

The mission of the PT Project is to protect, promote and expand the ethical practice of physical therapy. By elevating the educational standards of the profession, advancing research, and embracing the highest professional and ethical standards, it offers a resource for those most dedicated to the profession and the high quality standards that the PT Project embraces.

Workers Compensation Board - Alberta

Not Available — 2007-10-30 10:21:02 GMT

The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) - Alberta is a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers' compensation system for the province. Through the payment of premiums, 127,000 employers fund this no-fault system to provide compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.65 million workers.

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

Not Available — 2007-10-30 10:21:02 GMT

The workers compensation system is an injury and disability insurance system for workers and employers, paid for by employers. The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba was founded in 1916 with the passing of The Workers Compensation Act and officially opened in 1917. The program is the result of a Canadian compromise struck in the early twentieth century and maintained to this day � injured workers gave up the right to sue their employers in exchange for guaranteed no-fault benefits in the event of a work related injury or illness, and employers agreed to pay for the system, in exchange for protection against lawsuits.

Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Not Available — 2007-10-30 10:21:02 GMT

Funded entirely by the employers of Nova Scotia, the WCB provides workplace injury insurance for more than 18,000 employers, representing about 300,000 workers across the province. We strive to prevent injury and illness, but when it occurs, we support injured workers, their families and their employers to achieve an early and safe return to work.

Workers Compensation USA

Not Available — 2002-01-11 10:21:02 GMT

The National website providing workers compensation news and information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. Use the research center, locate an insurance provider, get info on your state's program, and find professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the U.S.

WorkSafe BC

Not Available — 2007-10-30 10:21:02 GMT

British Columbia WCB site �2007 WorkSafeBC (the Workers' Compensation Board of BC)