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Dear all Don't forget the OH conference on MSD at Work, which is chaired by Greta Thornbory, web link below: www.conferencesandtraining.com/msd There is still time to book! Regards Claire -----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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of 56k? Get a FREE BT Broadband connection http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/btbroadband ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. Visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html for list archives ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this mail in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been virus checked. ********************************************************************** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. Visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html for list archives