Work participation of patients with musculoskeletal disorders: is this addressed in physical therapy practice?

Work participation of patients with musculoskeletal disorders: is this addressed in physical therapy practice?

Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders are the main complaints for visiting a physical therapist (PT) in primary health care; they have a negative effect on an individual’s quality of life and result in a major cost to society. Qualitative research has shown that physical therapists (PTs) tre...

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Main Authors: Wiebke Oswald, Nathan Hutting, Josephine A. Engels, J. Bart Staal, Maria W. G. Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Yvonne F. Heerkens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Subjects:
Musculoskeletal disorders
Physical therapy
Occupational health
Work participation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12995-017-0174-5

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