As the field of injury outcomes measurement has moved beyond counting deaths and
injuries, the need for instruments to measure long-term outcomes has increased. Early …

Background Hospital workers are at high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
(WRMSDs), but outcomes following such injuries have not been well studied longitudinally …

Purpose We aim to provide evidence for improving fit to work assessments for rail safety
workers and raised the question whether adding an assessment of work limitations is useful …

Objective This study aims to evaluate whether performance-based tests have additional
prognostic value over self-reported work ability for sustainable return to work (RTW) in …

Introduction Functional capacity evaluations are an important component of many
occupational rehabilitation programs and can play a role in facilitating reintegration to work …

This study examined musculoskeletal injury risk at four mining sites: underground coal,
underground limestone, surface copper, and surface phosphate. Each site offered …

Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most costly health care problems facing society
today. The scientific literature has indicated that psychosocial factors, individual factors …

Abstract The Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE) is one of many functional
capacity evaluations (FCEs) currently available to assist with determining injured workers' …

Purpose Grip strength is often tested during post-offer pre-placement screening for workers
in hand-intensive jobs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between …

An automobile mechanic experiences sharp radiating pain down his leg while working over
the engine of a small British sports car. He has just finished a course of acute care physical …