James
I am trying to set up some kind of course along the lines of a back
school approach for ULDs and wonder if functional testing should/could
be included.
What do you/clients feel are the benefits/drawbacks of functional
testing? Do you have any ideas of cost - we have onsite physios but they
are not trained in functional assessments. What criteria are used to
differentiate between referral to a physio/osteo/chiro?
Could I give you a ring?
Kath Griffiths
Occupational Health Manager
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
65 Fleet Street
EC4Y 1HS
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-----Original Message-----
From: James Beresford [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 January 2004 20:58
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Musculoskeletal Assessment/Upper Limb Disorder Assessment
I've not picked up many of the responses to this subject but in my new
employment, there is a somewhat innovative approach, which certainly has
significant benefits.
All workers who report with musculoskeletal problems are referred for
Functional Testing undertaken by a specialist spsrts therapist. the
results
are then analysed by a physiotherapist who refers to worker to either
physio, osteopath or chiropractic, all of which are on site. If there is
some doubt about the validity (honesty) of the worker having the
functional
testing, then Distraction Tests are undertaken.
The system works very well. Whilst waiting for the initial Functional
Testing, the workers are temporarily put on light duties, identified by
the
OHA then the longer term position is also undertaken by the OHA/ doc ho
then
if necessary puts the worker on a longer period of lighter duties with
regular reviews and if needed more functional tets.
With kind regards,
James
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