HSBH3014 Lecture 4: Lecture 4 Workplace Rehabilitation Interventions Continued

• School: University of Sydney
• Department: Health Science
• Course: HSBH3014
• Professor: Richard Smith

Document Summary

Acute that can become chronic, e. g. sprains/whiplash/cuts or grazes/damage to muscles, ligaments, tissue, skin. Red flags are medical issues (higher rf) such as infection, tumour, fractures which need medical intervention & which you want to rule out. Isolation, mental health, family, ses, gender, age, health) which may impact upon our daily life. Psychosocial issues: between 80 and 90% of patients with acute back pain will recover within 6 weeks. Managing pain & psychological issues: workplace injuries mostly affect the neuromusculoskeletal and motor systems. Starting to feel stronger and in more control. Do less or avoid activities at home / community / work spiral. Loss of general fitness / muscle strength, leading to increased stiffness. Feeling distressed as unable to complete activities that need to be done. Try to catch up on housework / community / work activities. Overdo things, aggravating pain or cause more pain because of stiffness. Side effects of medication cause other health problems and more pain.