Abstract
This self-directed learning module highlights the evaluation and management of the injured worker with low back pain (LBP). This chapter reviews the importance of recognizing the physiologic implications of a lifting injury and evaluating its structural etiology in a worker with LBP. A review of the steps required to make an accurate diagnosis is included. Justifying restrictions and prescribing therapeutic intervention is summarized. Overall Article Objective: To be able to provide a step-by-step plan for evaluating, treating, and safely returning to work the injured worker with LBP.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S3-S6 |
Journal | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 3 SUPPL. 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Industrial medicine
- Low back pain
- Radiculopathy
- Rehabilitation