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This article explores some of the ways to manage and prevent major depression in the workplace.
We all know depression is a problem, but do we recognise depression when we see it?
There is a good business case for educating your workforce about depression
Depression is the most significant contributor to reduced productivity
Home exercise is a cheap and effective way to improve back pain
Exercise, behavioural and multimodal programs: What works for RTW and why?
Rotator cuff treatments that work...and a couple that don't!
Returning to work after cancer treatment is difficult, but employers can make a difference.
Are steroid injections an effective way to treat acute back pain?
Brief, face-to-face education works best for chronic LBP rehabilitation
Know the facts about this common skin condition
Introducing the basics and explaining the terminology
A look at the factors which predict psychosocial sick leave.
Long term claimants commonly describe a system that is frustrating, does not consider their...
Evidence for and against common treatments for shoulder and elbow pain.
Advice for health professionals about the best attitudes for patients to adopt on the road to...
A detailed review of the tasks and role of coordinators