Beyond The Basics: Using VMA To Diagnose Common Workplace Injuries

Jobs involving repetitive movements, such as frequent lifting or typing, often lead to chronic workplace injuries. Over time, these repetitive motions can cause conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or worsen degenerative issues such as arthritis.

Unfortunately, insurance companies are often reluctant to accept that these injuries are work-related, especially when they develop gradually. They may argue that the condition is pre-existing or unrelated to your client’s job, particularly if there is evidence of arthritis.

However, chronic injuries caused by repetitive motions are both common and well-documented. Years of performing the same physical tasks inevitably place stress on the body, leading to significant damage. Fortunately, VMA imaging can play a critical role in pinpointing these injuries, providing objective evidence that connects them to the repetitive motions and stresses of the workplace.

In this article, you can discover…

• What happens to the human body after pulling a tendon or ligament
• How jobs with repetitive motions can contribute to injuries
• How workers comp can help your client if an injury causes disability

What Conditions Lead To Workplace Injuries?

Work-related ligament or tendon injuries are common in jobs requiring heavy lifting or repetitive physical tasks. Many of these injuries occur due to improper body mechanics, often resulting in strains, pulls, or even torn ligaments.

Safety devices such as weight belts, back braces, and other assistive equipment can help prevent injuries by providing additional support during lifting and bending. These devices improve posture and reduce excessive movements that often lead to back injuries. However, they are most effective when paired with proper lifting techniques and safe workplace practices.

While many workplaces encourage safe lifting habits, workers may not always follow these practices consistently. In other cases, inadequate training leaves employees unaware of proper techniques, putting them at risk of serious injuries such as ligament damage or herniated discs.

It’s quite common for ligamental injuries to make returning to work hard, if not impossible. Even patients who get treatment, receive lumbar steroid injections, or have surgery still find it difficult to get back to work as they had before the injury. These challenges underscore the importance of comprehensive training programs and a commitment to workplace safety protocols to reduce the risk of avoidable injuries.

Mediserve Diagnostics & Therapeutics specializes in using Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) technology to diagnose spinal injuries that traditional imaging often overlooks. For over 15 years, they have worked alongside personal injury attorneys to ensure their clients receive accurate diagnoses and the targeted treatment necessary for full recovery.

By helping patients and their attorneys understand and diagnose workplace injuries, patients not only experience better physical healing but also strengthen their legal cases for maximum financial recovery. When your clients receive the right diagnosis, it leads to the right treatment—and better outcomes for their health and legal claims.

If you’re ready to help your clients achieve both optimal health and the financial recovery they deserve, contact Mediserve Diagnostics & Therapeutics today to schedule a consultation.

What Happens When An Employee Can’t Return To Their Job Due To Injury?

When an employee is injured, the first step is often a return to work with temporary restrictions in place. However, if the employee is unable to perform their previous duties over the long term, companies may be unable to provide accommodations.

In these situations, workers may be forced to leave their jobs or face dismissal due to their inability to meet job requirements. This outcome can leave injured employees facing both financial uncertainty and the challenge of managing their ongoing recovery.

What If The Employee Has Been Working In The Industry For Years And Has No Other Skills?

This situation is common among long-term workers in industries like warehousing, where skills may be highly specific. As your client’s workers’ compensation case nears completion, they will typically undergo an impairment rating to evaluate what they can and cannot do. This rating assigns a value to their level of impairment, which is then translated into the compensation they will receive.

Unfortunately, this compensation does not always account for the fact that your client may be unable to return to their previous role or industry.

VMA imaging can provide critical evidence to determine whether your client is experiencing permanent disability or chronic pain. This additional documentation strengthens your ability to pursue damages for both short-term losses and long-term compensation, particularly when your client’s skills are limited to their prior industry.

What Can VMA Detect That X-Rays, MRIs, Or Physical Therapy Assessments Might Miss When It Comes To Workplace Injuries?

VMA provides a fluid, vivid, real-time image of the spine moving, flexing, and bending. It can also help identify ligamental ruptures and spinal instability due to ligament injury. These types of injuries simply won’t show up on a static X-ray or MRI image. VMA is often your client’s best chance to truly pinpoint ligamental injuries and help link their pain to their workplace.

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