The document discusses the evolution of traditional medical models for treating injured workers to more modern industrial therapy models. Traditionally, the medical model separated workers physically and mentally from their workplace during treatment and rehabilitation. However, industrial therapy aims to increase worker involvement, empowerment, and simulate real work contexts to facilitate a more efficient and successful return to work. It focuses on prevention, coordination of resources, and comprehensive preparation and support for workers to reintegrate into their jobs and workplaces.

1. GEETHA HARI PRIYA M.P.T

2.  -a system which encompasses a wide spectrum of treatment based
upon the principle that a person working in industry has these
needs that must be met to gain successful employment:
 Physical
 Emotional
 Vocational
 Educational
 Psychological
 Sociological
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 -in the case of injury:
 Rehabilitated
 Reemployed

3.  Musculoskeletal problem rank second only to acute respiratory
conditions such as flu or common colds a cause of work loss
days
 Spine is identified as the most commonly affected area of the
musculoskeletal system, followed by the lower and upper
extremities

4.  Hiring and job placement
 Injury prevention
 Injured worker rehabilitation

5.  Formerly:
 Traditional Medical Model- was the customary solution for treating injured workers
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 Presently:
 To deal with rising costs of worker’s compensation claims, these following are
utilized:
 Insurance premiums
 Medical care
 Litigation
 Lost productivity
 Advent of regulations ( Americans with Disabilities Act, additional components of treatment
and therapy)
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6.  All mentioned above are employed to:
 -accelerate return-to-work
 -enhance worker capabilities
 -reduce injury and re-injury rates
 -lower costs
 -lessen exposure to legal and regulatory problems
 Utilizing both new and traditional aspects of the medical model
comprise the worker care continuum know as Industrial therapy.
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7.  -has evolved and helped a multitude of people. Traditional
medicines continues to be instrumental I rehabilitation,
especially in acute care phases.
 Other conditions and procedures in an attempt to yield the
best outcome for the worker at an affordable cost of the
employer.

8.  Traditional model tends to separate the worker both physically and mentally from
the workplace.
 The medical clinic and rehabilitation site are likely to be located away from the
workplace, and the exercise programs are often accomplished without relating
them to functions required therein.
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 Patient Involvement and Empowerment
 -Traditional medicine’s valuation has been characterized by shifting progressively
more power and control from the patient to the provider.
 Today, in most instances, the sick or injured travel to the physician’s office.
Characteristic long waits at the office can also create anxiety and increases the
person’s concentration on the injury.
 Finally, involvement is reduced by having a subordinate employee instruct the
patient to disrobe for examination and diagnosis. In addition to further
depersonalizing the treatment, this practice also precludes the medical
practitioner from observing at least some functional movement

9.  Industrial Therapy
 has integrated the real world context into several points in the
care continuum.
 Simulating not just the physical, but also the psychological and
interpersonal job aspects during assessment and treatment
results in a more efficient, more successful return to work.
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10.  Psychological Factor
 -The medical practitioner in the traditional model has been
conditioned to approach a work, related injury with suspicion
 -The patient with work related injury is surrounded by doubts
 Resource Coordination
 -In the traditional medical model, once all tests and examinations
have been completed, a diagnosis is made and a rehabilitation
program is established.
 -In many situation, a patient is only treated one specialist at a time.
 -Any psychological intervention being conducted with the patient is
not available to these specialists, as this remains confidential.

11.  Rehabilitation Center
 -Patient is sent for rehabilitation with clinically-based programs
which utilize planar movements
 -The number of repetitions required of the worker and the forces
produced are often not correlated to the demands of the job.
 Return to the Work
 -A person returns to work only when discharged from all medical
services, and cannot seek follow-up treatment without jeopardizing
job status.
 -The person often returns to work without guidance or support to an
eight hour work day, on a job which initially created the injury and
an appointment to see the physician in charge after four weeks.
 Summary

12.  Summary
 -The medical model has followed processes that requires
incorporation of new components and approaches to provide
the best outcome for the injured worker at an affordable cost to
the employer.
 -The evolution of Industrial Therapy has been driven by the
need for more successful and cost effective approaches to
worker wellness and rehabilitation.
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13.  Advancements have been accomplished by:
 1. Increasing the focus on presentation.
 2. Bringing more real world context into rehabilitation
procedures
 3. Increasing worker involvement and empowerment in the
process
 4. Developing a teamwork orientation
 5. Fostering more positive perceptions and attitudes
 6. Providing more comprehensive preparation and support to
facilitate reintegration into the working world

14. DISCUSSION

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