Two routes, two destinations — How small decisions drive big outcomes in injury management
Small differences in approach during the early stages of injury can lead to vastly different long-term outcomes.
Decisions made in the early weeks after Frank —a 56-year-old long-haul truck driver — experiences the gradual onset of lower back pain during routine freight handling will shape his future. A 'poorly-managed' versus a 'well-managed' scenario illustrates the key principles from the It Pays to Care (IPTC) policy and shows how evidence-informed practices can dramatically influence recovery outcomes and prevent the downward spiral of chr...
Published 29 July, 2025 | Updated 29 July, 2025