Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - Volume 7, issue 3 - Journals

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From the Editor

Authors: Rucker, Karen S.

Article Type: Editorial

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7301

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 141-141, 1996

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The paradox of disability

Authors: Johnson, Ernest W.

Article Type: Editorial

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7302

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 143-144, 1996

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Disability evaluation

Authors: Emond, Leonard D.

Article Type: Introduction

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7303

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 145-146, 1996

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Editor's note

Authors: Rucker, Karen S.

Article Type: Editorial

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7304

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 147-147, 1996

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American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians: history, mission and goals

Article Type: Editorial

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7305

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 149-149, 1996

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Fitness for duty considerations in disabling occupational low-back pain

Authors: Johns Jr., Richard E.

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: Individuals who develop a work or non-work-related medical condition in the course of employment generally recover and return to full-duty status. There are, however, a small number who develop chronic diseases, delayed recovery syndromes or other similar disabling conditions. These difficult situations raise the question of whether the individual continues to be a qualified employee for the job he/she was hired to perform. Workers who develop stationary medical conditions with residual impairment, functional limitations, chronic pain syndromes or permanent medical restrictions represent significant medical, legal and ethical challenges for the treating or evaluating physician as well as the employer. Occupational …low-back pain (OLBP) is not only one of the most commonly encountered of these type of conditions in the industrial setting, but also represents a significant disability challenge when material handling activities are considered essential functions of the job. This paper presents an appropriate medical, legal and ethical approach to identifying workers with OLBP risk and assisting the employer in either matching them to essential functions of jobs they may be qualified to hold or moving them into an appropriate disability pathway. Show more

Keywords: Occupational back pain, Disability, Employee, Job, Matching

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7306

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 151-166, 1996

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Management of debilitating injuries in a large industrial setting

Authors: Green, John Frederic

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: It has long been the goal of the occupational health specialist to avoid significant impairment or disability from debilitating injury at the work place. This paper is a description of effective and ineffective management strategies with disabling work injuries. Starting proactively with a preventive safety and health program, many of these injuries can be prevented or lessened significantly. When injury does occur, we must examine what can be done to ensure speedy recovery. The elements of prevention, including personal protective programs, ergonomics and pre-placement exams are reviewed. Injury care from early intervention with careful planning of case management involving all …providers is also examined, as is the use of rehabilitation for early return to work including work conditioning and work hardening. Also included is how disability guides and a transitional work program can increase rapid recovery. Ultimately, although each element is essential as part of a good management program, the key to success lies in a good employee/employer relationship. Show more

Keywords: Preventive programs, Injury, Return to work, Disability, Work conditioning, Case management

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7307

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 167-174, 1996

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Evaluation of the cervicodorsal spine

Authors: Randolph, David Charles

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: The proper evaluation of the cervical and dorsal spine is discussed, along with a presentation on various mechanisms for completing this evaluation in terms of making assessments on functional impairment. A discussion regarding testing and evaluation techniques is also provided.

Keywords: Cervical spine, Dorsal spine, Evaluation, Independent medical evaluation, Disability, Impairment, Physical exam

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7308

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 175-179, 1996

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Functional capacity evaluation and disability management

Authors: Randolph, David Charles

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: The practical and theoretical basis behind the use of functional capacity testing is described. There is a description regarding the need for distinction between impairment and disability, necessitating the use of objective tests such as contained in a Functional Capacity Evaluation. A description regarding the mechanics of contemporary functional assessment is made, along with a statement of validity of the evaluation as well as practical considerations when considering why a Functional Capacity Evaluation should be performed.

Keywords: Functional Capacity Evaluation, Impairment, Disability

DOI: 10.3233/BMR-1996-7309

Citation: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 181-186, 1996

Price: EUR 27.50