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Understanding the difficulties everyone faces with musculoskeletal problems can help you help...
A research review of telephone use for case management was released in the UK this year. Learn...
Evidence shows that picking up the phone improves RTW outcomes
We compare two jurisdictions
The features of telephonic case management that can improve RTW
Telephonic methods can be used to assess the clinical and work participation needs of people...
Mandy Stuart & Carol Churchill
Bullying/harassment claims can be complex to assess and manage. A thorough assessment may...
A study shows that Victorian GPs are unlikely to recommend alternate duties for injured workers.
Remember when you were a child? A sibling or playmate did some harm to you. What did you do? A...
Professor Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde
Back pain and neck pain are common. What do we know about their natural history, work...
Guest writer Pam Garton, Occupational Therapist, Abilita Services, has 27 years of experience in...
For many injured workers, the greatest challenge is not the extent of their injuries but the...
Employers and supervisors are key components of the return to work process. Without their...
Each client comes with their own unique history, personality and circumstances.
Despite the best efforts of the return to work manager, some cases seem to make little progress....
How can Return to Work professionals prevent suspicion and mistrust from derailing a claim?
An individualised, flexible re-training program aimed at giving people confidence may be key to...
The support offered to a worker with catastrophic injuries can be vital to the person's...
Offering injured workers an apology is likely to decrease long-term claims and improve outcomes...
We speak to Dr Doron Samuell, an expert on workplace bullying, about office disputes, gender and...
Whilst psychological injury claims are less common that physical workplace injuries, they...
A rise in frivolous or even malicious bullying claims may undermine the plight of true victims.
An insight into common personality traits shared by victims of bullying, as well as...
Regulatory bodies set the standard for other organisations in their industry. In relation to...
Workplace bullying can seem difficult to tackle. A sensitive approach is needed, combined with...
Women are more likely to be bullied in the workplace than men. Yet most female bullies target...
Flow charts detailing shoulder pain treatment
A research based look at the evidence on work contribution to knee osteoarthritis
The connection between work and shoulder problems
Several legal options exist for victims of bullying, each with different outcomes. How effective...
Bullying is more than individual conflict. Factors like policies, leadership and workplace...
Taking a long-term preventative approach to bullying is cheaper and more effective than reacting...
What is workplace bullying? How common is bullying? What forms does bullying take? How does...
Information on knee cartilage disorders, their treatments and a case study.
A sense of unfairness may lead to worse health outcomes for injured workers.
Workers' compensation systems can leave clients feeling betrayed. This sense of unfairness may...