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SAMPLE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM TREATING PHYSICIAN RE HEALTH CLUB/SPA<br />

MEMBERSHIP, Continued<br />

PHYSICIAN'S RECOMMENDATION FOR TREATMENT-RELATED HEALTH CLUB PROGRAMS OR<br />

PROCUREMENT OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR JOB-RELATED EXERCISE OR THERAPY<br />

Name <strong>of</strong> Employee OWCP File No.<br />

Accepted Work-Related Condition(s) ______________________________________<br />

___________________________________________________________________<br />

The Office <strong>of</strong> Workers' Compensation Programs requires the following information to determine whether<br />

health club/spa membership and/or special equipment is necessary and appropriate for effective<br />

treatment <strong>of</strong> the accepted work-related condition. The information will also be used to determine the best<br />

mode and source <strong>of</strong> treatment as well as the kind <strong>of</strong> payment arrangements which should be made<br />

according to the nature and duration <strong>of</strong> the program.<br />

1. Description <strong>of</strong> Exercise/Therapy Program: Please describe each exercise/routine to be performed.<br />

2. Frequency <strong>of</strong> Regimen: How many days per week is the routine to be performed?<br />

3. Anticipated Duration <strong>of</strong> Program: Is this a trial, or an ongoing program? Approximately how long to<br />

you anticipate the program will be required?<br />

4. Goals/Benefits: What are the specific goals <strong>of</strong> or benefits expected from the program for the<br />

work-related condition(s)?<br />

5. Effectiveness: What is the relative effectiveness <strong>of</strong> this regimen compared to alternative modes?<br />

6. Equipment Required: What specific basic equipment is needed to perform the exercise/therapy<br />

regime?<br />

7. Supervision/Assistance Needed: Can the regimen be safely performed without help, or is<br />

supervision/assistance needed? Describe the nature and extent <strong>of</strong> assistance required, if any.<br />

8. Home or Outside Facility: Can this regimen be performed at home? If not, or if special facilities or<br />

supervision are needed, please provide name and address <strong>of</strong> local facilities/ providers meeting regimen<br />

requirements. Include public/non-commercial facilities if available.<br />

Signature <strong>of</strong> Physician___________________________ Date___________<br />

Address _______________________________________ Phone____________<br />

_______________________________________<br />

2-0810 Exhibit 2: Information from Claimant Re Health Club/Spa Membership<br />

<strong>FECA</strong>-<strong>PT2</strong> Printed: 06/08/2010 354

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