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Patrick Ker
BHlthSc (Occupational Therapy), MScTech (Ergonomics)
Director, SGH Postgraduate Allied Health Institute
Senior Principal Occupational Therapist
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Prevalence of Back Injuries
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Prevalence Studies of Musculoskeletal Disorders among
Office Workers in Singapore
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Office Ergonomics
Patrick Ker
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Prevalence Studies of Musculoskeletal Disorders among
Hotel Workers in Singapore
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What are the causes?
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Mechanical
Strain
Individual Factor
Fitness, Strength, Fatigue,
Physiological Mental Health
Response
Pain Impairment
Discomfort Disability
Adapted from National Research Council/Institute of Medicine Committee (2001) National Academy Press
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A Good Fit
A Good Fit
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Work
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Environment
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The injured workers journey
Injury occurs
Work Rehabilitation
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Return to Work
Job Requirements
Functional Capacity
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Work Rehabilitation
Assessment
Work Assessment worksite visits
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Coordination, Balance
Treatment
Work Conditioning
Work Hardening
Workplace/Task modification (if necessary)
Return to Work
Full or modified duty
Injury prevention
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