Work Rehab Flashcards
describe the onset of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- typically slow onset
- result of microtraumas
risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders
- heavy material handeling
- poor work station
- poor work process design
strategies for back and neck rehab
- body mechanics and postural alignment
- environmental changes
- psychosocial needs
when are psychosocial effects of WMSDs noticable
within 3 months may detect stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain
catastrophizing
ct believes the situation is far worse than actually is
symptom magnification
reported symptoms are not consistent with the injury
malingering
false or exaggerating illness to gain work benefits
goals of primary injury prevention rpograms
identify and reduce risk factors before injury occurs
goals of secondary injury prevention programs
early identification of symptom-related risk factors and minimizing the duration, severity, and cost of injuries
goals of tertiary injury prevention programs
intervention after injury has occurred
characteristics of successful work injury prevention program
- ongoing management support
- supervisory support
- employee participation
- ongoing support and reinforcement of program
purpose fo job demands analysis
- provides objective info about physical requirements
- used in hiring and determining compensation
What is determined in a job demand analysis
- which tasks are essential and which are not
- work requirements
describe sedentary work
seldom carrying 10 lb, standing <1/3 of time
Describe Light work
lifting 10lb frequently or 11-25 seldomly, standing >1/3 of time
Describe medium work
constant lifting 10lbs, 11-25 frequently, 26-50 seldom
describe heavy work
constantly lifting 11-25, 26-50 frequently, 51-100 seldomly
describe very heavy lifting
constantly lifting >25 lbs, >50 frequently, and >100 seldomly
what is assessed during a work tolerance screening
client abilities to meet essential job functions based on accurate job description
when is a work tolerance screening conducted
after the client receives a job offer conditional on passing the screen
what is a functional capacity evaluation
objective assessment of person’s ability to perform work-related tasks
what is done during a funcitonal capacity evaluation
- review medican records, interview and physical performance
- often includes a job demands analysis
what is a work-readiness program
process to help identify goals for work and plan after serious injury
light/modified duty program
temporarily perform duties with less demand and upgrade as skills/strength improve
