The sooner the better — Early physical therapy improves RTW outcomes for low back pain
Lauren Finestone
How quickly workers with a back injury access physical therapy could make the difference between a swift return to work and months of disability.When a worker injures their back on the job, the clock starts ticking on their recovery timeline. A study from the Healthy Working Lives Research Group — which analysed over 9,000 workers' compensation claims from South Australia and Western Australia — paints a compelling picture of how timing affects recovery. It suggests that how quickly they access physical therapy could make the difference between a swift return to ...
