This case study presents the successful return to work of a project manager after a year of absence due to piriformis syndrome, which causes pain brought on by prolonged sitting, among other things. Contact and support from her manager and colleagues throughout the worker’s absence made her feel valued, and she made the key decisions about her return-to-work plan.
Workplace stretching and other accommodations to enable return to work after a back problem — public administration
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Workplace stretching and other accommodations to enable return to work after a back problem — public administration
Workplace stretching and other accommodations to enable return to work after a back problem — public administration
Description
This case study presents the successful return to work of a project manager after a year of absence due to piriformis syndrome, which causes pain brought on by prolonged sitting, among other things. Contact and support from her manager and colleagues throughout the worker’s absence made her feel valued, and she made the key decisions about her return-to-work plan.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Statiske, siddende arbejdsstillinger
Statiske, stående arbejdsstillinger
Brug af skærmudstyr
Arbejder med eksisterende muskel- og skeletbesvær
Health effects
Rygsmerter eller -skader
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Personer med muskel- og skeletbesvær
Prevention measures
Eliminering af farer
Simple tip og foranstaltninger
Tekniske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ergonomisk udstyr
Minimere risikoen gennem organisatoriske foranstaltninger, f.eks. ved at reducere antallet af udsatte arbejdstagere, jobrotation
Tilpasninger som følge af skader/sygefravær
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Genoptræning, fysioterapi osv.
Purpose of the material
Generelle oplysninger
Bevidstgørelse
Risikovurdering
Target audience
Alle (ingen specifik målgruppe)
Year
2020