Acquired Brain Injury Management - Management of rehabilitation support for highly dependent persons with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Cardiology - The study of the heart and its functions.

Chiropractic Medicine - A system of therapeutics that attributes disease to irritation of the nervous system, and attempts to restore normal function by manipulation of the body structures, especially those of the vertebral column.

Dentistry/ Dental Surgery - Dentistry or Dental Surgery (surgery of the mouth, jaw and face) is a specialty requiring broad and extensive training in the fields of both dentistry and medicine. A Maxillofacial IE is indicated when there is injury to the facial soft tissues, facial skeleton and associated soft tissues within the head and neck areas. It is also indicated in cases where Oral & Maxillofacial surgical techniques can reduce the need for secondary reconstruction and scar revisions, thus resulting in early restoration of function and return to work.

Elderly Care - A wide range of services provided at home, in the community and in residential care facilities, including assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Family Medicine - Branch of medicine that utilizes one’s knowledge in a particular profession, the practice of medicine being the exercise of one’s knowledge in the practical recognition and treatment of disease.

File Reviews - Our specialists/assessors review the medical brief that has been provided to our company by the referral source – once reviewed, an opinion is incorporated into the report.

Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) - Physical testing designed to measure an individual's functional abilities through a variety of objective tests. FAEs are performed by utilizing both portable and non-portable equipment.

 

Independant Medical Exam - A physical exam is conducted relating to an individuals injury/illness. The purposed of this exam is to provide a thorough and objective evaluation, which may address any questions from the Referring party.

Insurer's Examination - A physical exam initiated by the Insurance company where the physician performing the examination is not treating the client and is not an employee of the Referring Party who requested the IE. The purpose of the IE is to provide a thorough and objective evaluation of the injured individual’s injury/illness.

Internal Medicine - Branch of medicine that deals especially with the diagnosis and treatment of disease and disorder of internal structures of the body.



Job Site Assessment - A review of a person’s place of employment conditions and facts are gathered by our consultants on an individual basis (i.e. wages received, unionized, benefits, etc.)

Medical Legal Assessment - Medical related assessment requested by a lawyer, which may involve disability management services for legal market clients who, for example, may have been injured on the job or in a motor vehicle accident.

Neurology - A Neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. Typically, a neurological IE tests vision, strength, coordination, reflexes and sensation. A Neurological IE is indicated in cases of brain and spinal cord injuries, headache and migraine, back and neck pain, chronic pain, sleep, tremor, peripheral or nerve disorders.

 

Neuro-Psychology - A Neuro-psychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of the claimants cognitive and behavioral functions using a set of standardized tests and procedures. A neuro-psychological IE is usually recommended only after there is a decline in mental functioning and medical causes have been ruled out.

Neuro-psychological IE may be the most effective way to identify brain damage, especially following a "mild" head injury, when effects may be subtle and easily confused with factors such as stress, medications, or depression.

Nutrition - Professionals who plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications.

 

Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy is a skilled approach that uses activity as a means of regaining health and function to achieve independence in all facets of daily life. It provides the claimant with essential skills to participate in home, work, family, and leisure at a satisfying, pre-accident level.

An Occupational Therapist evaluates how a claimant is able to perform daily routines within all environments where he/she interacts. Based on the findings of this assessment, interventions are suggested and implemented to enable the claimant to perform all tasks as independently as his injuries allow. The common goal is to enable the claimant to return to his/her pre-accident functional level.

At Assessment Solutions our Occupational Therapists have extensive clinical experience in their field, conduct assessments in the claimant’s home to evaluate pre-accident versus post-accident abilities and their impact on daily living in the areas of self care, productivity, and leisure activities. Assessments are carried out within the claimant’s physical, social and cultural environments. We use goal centered activities which are purposeful and meaningful to assist the claimant to regain skills in self-care, housekeeping, play and leisure pursuits and employment.

When is Occupational Therapy recommended?

Occupational Therapy is indicated for MVA claimants of all ages, gender, culture and employment status that have suffered injuries, which are impeding their ability to function at pre-accident levels.

These disorders may include:

• Musculo-skeletal pain from soft tissue injuries, such as whiplash trauma
• Neck, spine, upper and lower extremity soft tissue pain
• Orthopedic trauma, such as fractures, both simple and complex, often following surgery
• Brain and spinal injury
• Mental illness such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression
• Fibromyalgia and related arthritic conditions
• Cognitive and other behavioural disorders

 

Orthopedic - An Orthopedic Assessment is indicated in the case of soft tissue injuries or traumatic injuries to bones, such as:

• fractures and dislocations
• disturbances in joints, such as sprains, torn cartilages, or strained ligaments
• inflammation of muscle or connective tissues, such as bursitis, myositis, and tendonitis
• strains, ruptured discs, or curvatures
• foot problems, such as flat feet or high arches
• neck disorders, such as strains or arthritis
• musculo-skeletal conditions which restrict the claimant’s ability to perform

Otolaryngology - Branch of medicine dealing with disease of the ear, nose & throat.

Palliative Care - Primarily directed at providing relief to a terminally-ill person through symptom management and pain management. The goal is not to cure, but to provide comfort and maintain the highest possible quality of life for as long as life remains.

Pediatric Care - The clinical specialty dealing with children’s illnesses.

Personal Support Services - A range of essential daily activities that help maintain a client’s physical well-being.

Physiatry - Physiatrists treat various musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders, including, but not limited to, arthritis, tendonitis, pinched nerves and fibromyalgia, any kind of back pain, work and sports-related injuries, and brain or spinal cord injuries. They also treat claimants who have experienced catastrophic events resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia or traumatic brain injury, orthopedic injuries or neurological disorders.

 

Psychiatry - A Psychiatric assessment determines the diagnosis, treatment and management of a claimant with a suspected mental disorder or behavioral problem. Psychiatrists are physicians specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of people with mental illness. As physicians, the psychiatric evaluator can assess medications prescribed by the treating physician to control psychiatric symptoms, and review other treatments such as electro-convulsive shock therapy (ECT).

Psychiatrists are more likely than psychologists to assess clients with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and behavioral problems to ascertain whether the claimed disability is valid and injury related. The evaluation may be comprehensive or may focus on a set of relatively narrow questions that the claims representative or legal representative would like answered. The scope of the Psychiatry IE determines the duration of the assessment. Psychiatric IEs range from just over one hour for a narrow set of questions, to half a day for a comprehensive evaluation.

 

Psychology - Psychologists are health care professionals who are qualified to administer, score and interpret tests related to claimant behavior. These tests can assess a variety of psychological factors, including intelligence, personality traits, relationship factors, brain dysfunction and psychopathology. A psychological assessment is indicated in cases where the claimants "emotional" problems (such as depression or lingering feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear or anger and the belief that life problems are overwhelming and beyond control) interfere with life adjustment. Other psychological issues may include stress, chronic headaches, lack of quality sleep, anxieties and phobias such as fear of driving.

Physiotheraphy - Physical therapy which involves with evaluating and restoring strength, endurance, movement and physical abilities affected by
injury, disease or disability.

 

Respiratory Medicine - Generally considered a branch of internal medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of internal diseases, that is, those that affect internal organs or the body as a whole.

Rheumatology - Rheumatologists are specially trained to locate the cause of swelling and persistent, severe pain in the joints, muscles or bones. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and osteoporosis. These conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis.

Speech Language Pathology - Professionals who evaluate and treat people who have speech, language, or hearing disorders.

Treatment Plan Reviews - Our specialists/assessors review any and all treatment plans that have been provided to our company by the referral source – once reviewed, an opinion is formulated and a report forwarded to the referral source.

Vascular Medicine - Branch of medicine pertaining to blood vessels or indicative of a copious blood supply.

Video Reviews Professional review of video surveillance footage.

Vocational Rehabilitative Assessment - These services may include, but are not limited to, vocational and medical evaluation, counseling, job analysis, transitional job assistance, modification of the worksite to accommodate the disability, job placement assistance or a formal training program, and placement assistance into a new, more appropriate line of work.