Work hardening: evidence for success of a program.
The effectiveness of a work hardening program in facilitating gains in physical strength and return to work in 40 chronic low back-pain clients was assessed. Statistically significant gains in physical strength were found. Also, 27 of the 32 clients reached by follow-up telephone calls returned to work full time.
Ricke
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Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa 52004, USA.
Chara
P J
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Johnson
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016474:Weight-Bearing / Q000502:physiology