The value of functional and work place assessments in achieving a timely return to work for workers with back pain.
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.
Schonstein
Eva
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Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia.
Kenny
Dianna T.
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