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Physical therapy is an effective way for a person to recover from an injury and restore themselves to the same physical condition they were in before the injury. Physical therapy is a treatment method used for a variety of injuries and illnesses. Treatment may include massage, heat packs, cold packs,…

The rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder, is prone to injury when it is overused. The rotator cuff is an important part of the shoulder because it allows the arm a wide range of motion. When the rotator cuff becomes overused, especially from repetitive activities,…

An injury to a ligament in the knee can cause extreme pain and discomfort. The anterior cruciate ligament, or the ACL, is a ligament in the knee that connects the lower and upper leg bones. When this ligament becomes injured, your knee may give out, causing a loud popping noise….

Permanent scarring and disfigurement can cause physical discomfort and a financial strain in a time of increased stress. A worker, however, may be able to alleviate some of this anxiety. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act allows an injured worker to collect specific loss benefits for permanent scars and disfigurement. A “specific…

Steve: I am often asked what are Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits are and injured workers’ are often not sure what benefits they are really entitled to. The Workers’ Compensation system is not a lawsuit against your employer. Rather, what it is is an administrative process, with the Workers’ Compensation Judge…

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