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Goal-oriented treatment plans for employees include OT, PT

Rehab Regs, January 9, 2004

Common pain conditions are a leading cause of lost employee productivity and disability, according to the Employee Benefit News, yet experts say the ailments are often poorly diagnosed and treated. One of the first steps to gaining relief is support from employers and insurance companies--but only 51% of those questioned in a recent survey conducted for Research America found their bosses to be "supportive" in helping them cope with their condition. Insurance company MetLife relies on physician's judgment when making disability claim judgments, but also relies heavily on how "goal-oriented" the physician is toward getting employees back to work. The introduction of exercise, physical therapy, and occupational therapy are integral components of a successful goal oriented treatment plan, according to MetLife.

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