Overuse disorders of the upper extremity make up an increasing proportion of workers compensation claims. The disorders involve the muscles, tendons or nerves of the shoulder, arm, wrist or elbow. Return to work after the initial injury does not necessarily mean complete recovery. In fact, two thirds of injured workers experience recurrent pain and disability. Accommodating these workers by supporting workplace modifications plays an important ...

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ReturnToWorkSA has partnered with Return to Work Matters to provide South Australian Return to Work Coordinators with a free online resource. This website gives coordinators access to practical injury management tools and instructive articles that summarize the findings of evidence based research.