Patient Resources

Patient education plays a critical role in the shoulder injury recovery process. Make sure it’s being done right.

This post is designed to help patients prepare for the questions that come along with an MRI (short for magnetic resonance imaging).

In physical therapy or occupational therapy, an initial evaluation is exactly what it sounds like: a first visit with a therapist, who examines and evaluates the injured worker’s condition. The IE allows the therapist to develop a course of treatment, which will contribute to the patient’s eventual return to work.

What to expect before and during an FCE (functional capacity evaluation). Part of our Patient Advocacy Program.

What to expect before and during an EMG (electromyography) test or NCS (nerve conduction study) scan. Part of our Patient Advocacy Program.

What to expect before and during an CT (short for computerized tomography) scan. Part of our Patient Advocacy Program.

What to expect before and during an MRI (short for magnetic resonance imaging) procedure. Part of our Patient Advocacy Program.