Rehabilitating the Injured/Ill Worker to Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

Russell Gelfman, James J. Hill

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Abstract

The concepts associated with work disability are not identical to those associated with medical disability. In addition to a worker's medical condition, the resultant functional limitations, and loss of participation in society, the injured or ill worker must often navigate a complex administrative system that often seems adversarial. This process is made less adversarial with the willingness to participate of knowledgeable clinicians. This article informs the interested clinician in regard to the unique aspects of work disability, including the issues of work accommodations, restrictions, and fitness for duty; prolonged work disability; and other return-to-work considerations at maximum medical improvement.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)657-669
Number of pages13
JournalPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume30
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2019

Keywords

  • Delayed recovery
  • Fitness-for-duty
  • Functional restoration
  • Work disability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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