Whether you just got injured at work and are not sure how to go about filing a workers’ compensation claim or just want to be proactive, learning how to navigate the process is crucial for ensuring you get promptly and appropriately reimbursed for a portion of the income you lose while you are unable to…
Chiropractic care is an alternative medicine specialty that’s primary focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders in the musculoskeletal system, predominantly in the spine. This type of treatment can offer a number of benefits to promote overall well-being, as well as helping to prevent future injuries. The body is a complex network…
No matter how you, as a business owner, comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standards to ensure the optimal safety of the workplace, accidents and injuries can still happen. It is, therefore, important that you know what to do in the event that one of your employees suffers an injury while on the…
A DOT physical exam is a standard requirement for anyone wanting to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The physical exam is aimed at ensuring that the person has the full physical and mental capability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. If you’re seeking employment in the transportation sector, read on to…
Lower back pain may be common, especially when you sit in front of your desk all day. However, it’s a different story once your pain spreads down to your hips and legs. Feeling numbness and tingling in your lower body is also a signal your body needs medical attention. When rest, pain killers, and relief…
A workplace injury can bring on physical, mental, and even financial distress, especially when you’re not sure as to how long it will take you to fully recover. If you sustained an injury while on the job, visit us at WorkPartners Occupational Health in Grand Junction, Colorado. One of our licensed occupational therapists will perform…
Chiropractic care is a treatment specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the spine and the rest of the musculoskeletal system. The goal of chiropractic care is to help a person achieve long-term pain relief and improved function the natural way. The emphasis of the discipline is on eliminating…
If you’re beginning a career in the transportation industry, you’ve probably heard of a DOT physical. You may be carrying heavy freight or transporting a large number of people via bus. Whatever the circumstance, you need a DOT–Department of Transportation–physical to complete the employment process and keep your work status current. WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists…
Regardless of the cause, sustaining an injury while you’re on the job can make it extremely difficult – in some cases, even impossible – for you to perform. This can significantly impact not only your earning ability but also your overall comfort and quality of life. Chiropractic care has been widely used as a treatment…
Is your occupation and workspace putting undue strain on your cervical spine and neck muscles. If so, occupational therapy from the health experts at WorkPartners Occupational Health can help. Ergonomics and Occupational Health Ergonomics and occupational health go hand in hand. Ergonomics work to adjust the workspace to fit the worker, in other words, making…
Drug testing is a common pre-employment requirement across the country, with many states making it mandatory for a wide variety of jobs—both professional and blue-collar. Since their inception during the Reagan administration, workplace drug tests have numbered in the tens of millions. The rationale behind this is that a drug-free work environment helps ensure workplace…
The neck also referred to as the cervical spine, is one of the body’s most complex structures and holds many vital functions. The neck is responsible for stabilizing, supporting the full weight of the head— which weighs approximately 12 pounds, on average—and allowing it to turn and flex in different directions. However, the same flexibility…
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