title: The value of functional and work place assessments in achieving a timely return to work for workers with back pain.
abstract: This paper reviews the current status of functional capacity evaluations in the assessment of workers with low back pain. Conceptual and practical difficulties are discussed and a new model that we call Work Capacity Evaluation (WCE) is proposed. Specific reference is made to the role of the medical practitioner in the process of injury management.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Schonstein
authors.forename: Dianna T.
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Kenny