Exploring Canadian Career Firefighters ’ Understanding of the Return-to-Work Process After Musculoskeletal Injuries

ConclusionThere is a lack of knowledge of the return-to-work processes. Firefighters require access to clear return-to-work policies and procedures and treatments that are targeted to firefighting duties to support recovery from injuries and regain physical abilities after an injury. Firefighters must be able to perform all essential duties before returning to firefighting work, as returning to work too soon can lead to further injury.
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research