SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment A claim can be made for Loss of Enjoyment where the patient played a competitive sport either individually or on a team. This is not for people who work out at the gym, jog, run, or bike just for the exercise. Colossus considers those HOBBIES. Use arrow keys to move forward or backward through presentation

SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment The loss of enjoyment of playing a sport are derived from either the social aspect or the competition of it.

SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment It is necessary to describe the LEVEL at which the sport was played BEFORE and AFTER the accident.

SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment If the level went DOWN Colossus will increase the settlement offer.

SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment Colossus will analyze Only ONE Sport Advise the patient to choose the most important sport in their life.

SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment A “social” player is one who gets together with friends and plays the sport. Golf Tennis

Who is a Competitive Athlete? A competitive athlete participates in competitions at which awards are given, even though the athlete did not win. One who plays in softball league runs in One who runs in 5K races or marathons Is on a high school or college team Is on a club team Beach volleyball players who enter tournaments

Regionally Recognized Athlete A Regionally recognized athlete has won titles, ribbons, or trophies. A high school student with prospects for a college scholarship who lost the scholarship because of an accident is a good example of what to document. (Loss of enjoyment and a $40,000 a year scholarship worth $160,000 to the student athlete.)

Who is Regionally Recognized? A golfer won a trophy in a competition (even for 2nd or 3rd). A runner who won a medal in a 5K race An all-city or all-state student athlete A tennis player who is the city or club champ A cyclist who placed 2nd in the state championship in his age bracket Anybody who competed and took an award

SPORTS Loss of Enjoyment The lower half of the page documents the “Loss” to the patient for the inability to play the sport, even if only for a short time.

In Summary… Social, Competitive, and Award-winning athletes The office must document the loss of enjoyment from not playing a sport. The form is filled out twice, once during the first week of care, and once as the patient is released. Exercise is a “hobby” and should be put on the Loss of Enjoyment – Hobbies form.

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