Randomized Controlled Trial of Workplace-based Rehabilitation for Work-related Rotator Cuff Disorder
Journal of Occupational RehabilitationPublished 23 May 2007
Andy S. K. Cheng, Leung‐Kim Hung
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Workplace-based rehabilitation program appeared to be more effective in facilitating the return to work process of the injured worker as assessed immediately following intervention.
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Workplace-based rehabilitation program appeared to be more effective in facilitating the return to work process of the injured worker as assessed immediately following intervention. In particular this approached was associated with many of the psychosocial workplace factors related to separation from the work routine. The influence of peer group and/or employer could be minimized. This initial attempt with rotator cuff injuries appears promising however long-term outcome needs to be determined.
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