Principles of rehabilitation applying to injured workers

Workers compensation legislation in general promotes the concept of  

Whatever the legislative requirements within yom jurisdiction, it is clear that rehabilitation is a management tool to assist employees who are incapacitated to return to 

The effects of work-related illness or injury vary widely, and are in part related to the severity of the condition. Without adequate attention and proper advice and assistance, ptysical and mental impairment will actually be worsened, e g. lack of appropriate 

Pain and/or restriction —Mobility — of movement Social contact Isolation Loneliness Depression 

Medical and rehabilitation models for managing recovery of workers 

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