Abstract Functional Capacity Evaluations assist with work related decisions when limitations
in a worker's functional abilities have been identified. A review of the literature revealed that …

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to describe the Endurance Index of automotive
workers to determine aerobic capacity to sustain an 8 hour shift. The Endurance Index is the …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the difference in maximal lifting capability
between 2 modes of lifting (traditional crate and XRTS Lever Arm) over multiple days. The …

Abstract" Dans un contexte de réadaptation physique de travailleurs blessés, les décisions
sur le retour au travail reposent, en partie, sur les résultats obtenus à des tests standardisés …

Study Design: Retrospective medical record review to assess compliance with low back pain
(LBP) care indicators. Objective: To establish baseline estimates of the appropriateness of …

Introduction: The purpose of this study was the determination of functional capacity, or
exercise tolerance or work load tolerance, from a sample of nurses from the Regional …

The rate of musculoskeletal and mental health disorders is high in the Canadian Armed
Forces, and can preclude service members from being employable and deployable. The aim …

A series of inhibiting factors has led women with back pain to be usually recommended
staying in bed rest and be banned especially from sport activities. The aim of this study is to …

Introduction Patients' expectations regarding their prognosis has been shown to affect
recovery. We completed a systematic review to identify measures that assess patients' …

Low back pain (LBP) continues to be a major health problem causing personal suffering 4
and enormous socioeconomic costs 5-7. Most of the patients suffer from nonspecific LBP …