Persistent or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, such as lower back pain severely effect both work and personal quality of life. It is aimed at individuals who haven’t responded to other medical treatments and therapies.
Our experience shows that employees who have prolonged or frequent absence or work restriction benefit from access to this service. Between 3-5% of referrals can benefit from access to this service, as their condition requires more intensive intervention than is provided for by the acute service e.g. psychosocial barriers to recovery, reported longer term activity restrictions or suffering from recurrent or long-term absence from work.
To access the programme each employee undergoes a detailed, three-hour, one-to-one assessment, and if suitable would join the programme comprising education, exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy and work activities to restore capability and confidence to return to full normal duties.
This is a group programme delivered for one day per week (5 –6 hours). Participants attend for an average of 6 weeks alongside a graduated return to work plan. The nature of this type of group program requires a reasonable volume of cases for classes to be cost-effective, sustainable and beneficial and typically we achieve this by running classes with patients from multiple clients.
The programme helps restore capabilities and confidence of individuals to rehabilitate to an enhanced level of function.
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84% Of those completing FRP are discharged on full duties.
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Stepped-Care Approach
Our evidence-based stepped-care approach for common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions optimises return to work and makes a real difference to people’s lives by reducing symptoms and restoring function. Our goal, as ever, is to help our patients lead happier, healthier lives.
Case Management
Case management and support will be provided by the Triage physiotherapist for each employee from referral through to discharge regardless of the stepped care pathway taken.
Guided Self-Management
Current best practice suggests that where possible patients should be assessed for serious symptomology. In the absence of such, patients should be reassured and provided with up to date practical advice as per the Vita Health Group Clinical Evidence Guide.
Clinical Expertise
The Corporate Musculoskeletal service has a Clinical Governance & Quality Lead. Our team are mentored by specialists who are highly experienced in their respective fields.
SEQOHS Accredited
Our MSK service is one of the few accredited by SEQOHS. Vita Health Group aligns with NICE guidelines and uses a bio-psychosocial approach with integrated case management and a fully work-focused occupational health management plan.
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