Work Injury: Assessment, Hardening & Conditioning

Were you recently in a work accident? Has your CNESST agent, employer, or physician recommended a Functional Capacity Evaluation or Program?

Work injuries are part of business reality. When an injury happens, you can reduce days away from work, get better sooner thanks to the AMS Clinic’s first & second line physiotherapy, occupational therapy services & functional capacity evaluations & programs.

Employer Costs Without Proper Programs are Rising

According to the U.S. National Business Group on Health, productivity costs due to unintentional non-fatal injuries in that country are estimated to be almost $200,000 a every 100 employees. Canadian figures follow a similar trend. The fact is that work injuries are extremely costly. Your company needs a way to systematially evaluate, manage, and monitor them. And to return that employee back to work as healthy, able — and as quickly — as possible.

What to do in case of a work accident?

1. Notify your employer

2. See a doctor

You must see a doctor, even if it is a minor injury. Tell the doctor that your pain is due to an accident at work. Ask the doctor for a medical certificate. You will need it to make a claim to the CNESST. Give a copy of the medical certificate to your employer and send a copy to the CNESST.

3. Complete the Worker’s Claim form

If you are absent from work for more than 14 days, if you have expenses to be reimbursed (parking, orthotics, ..) or if you need treatment such as physiotherapy, complete the Worker’s Claim form. You can download your form here.

4. Follow the treatments prescribed by the doctor

You must make sure that you have all the necessary medical examinations and follow the treatments prescribed by your doctor such as physiotherapy.

5. Who will pay your salary during your accident?

On the day of the accident, your employer pays you 100% of your usual salary. For the first 14 days of absence, your employer pays you 90% of your net salary for the periods you would normally have worked. After that, the CNESST will pay you 90% pf your net salary.  If you miss your appointments without a valid reason, the CNESST may deduct this day from your salary.

 

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Conventional CNESST Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Revitalize your recovery journey with personalized physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture at AMS Clinic. Our multidisciplinary team will treat you as soon as possible after your CNESST accident, offering a unique approach to decrease your pain, increase our mobility, enhance your functional capacity and overall well-being. Trust our expert team to guide you towards a faster and stronger return to work, ensuring a smooth transition back to work & to your daily routine with confidence and efficiency.

Functional Capacity Development Program (PDCF)

PDCF is an interdisciplinary, individualized and work-oriented program designed to provide maximum benefit to both the company, and the worker. The program helps to return the worker to employment at their maximum productivity level or (where appropriate) at a level of maximum productivity according to their capacities — compatible with another job within or without the same company if required.

The program is approved by CNESST, SAAQ, and most private insurance plans.

Lower Your Risks and Costs With Work Hardening & Conditioning

The AMS PDCF program is custom created for each patient’s needs. The program can be for 3 days/week up to 5 days/week for 5-6 hours per day. The intensity of the program can be increased by increasing the training hours, modifying the exercises by modifying the difficulty or complexity of the exercise to match the patient’s ability while also minimizing recovery time.

Functional Capacity Evaluations & Program Components

Initial assessment of functional requirements relative to worker’s percentage of capacity , perception of disability and the worker’s opinion regarding his return to work.

Develop custom strength & endurance plan.

Simulate critical work demands & tasks.

Educate on body mechanics, work pacing, pain management & safety.

Assess the situational need for job modifications (when required).

Document and track progress towards observable and measurable goals.

Report and monitor, with an automatic discharge for lack of consistancy or compliance.

How is the AMS Clinic Program Different?

Our program improves recovery and also compliance:

  1. Initial baseline assessment determines functional capacity as a percentage of the worker’s job. This makes the recovery goal clear.
  2. We set weekly goals to ensure progress and to make sure the expected outcome is on track.
  3. Weekly functional progress notes are made including attendance records for clear communication and compliance.
  4. To ensure cost control, workers will be automatically discharged at 2 weeks when a lack of progress or consistency is documented.

What To Do Next

Working with AMS, we will contact your agent to get all the necessary authorizations to start the program. You can also speak to your CNESST, SAAQ or private insurance agent about the program we offer.

Want more information? Call AMS at (514) 300-1031

to schedule a free screening and to determine the type of program you need.
We’ll be happy to explain how it works, and how you benefit.