Tackling Musculoskeletal Problems

The latest psychosocial "Flags Guide" has been published. The all new version completely replaces the old "Guide to Assessing Pyschosocial Yellow Flags in Acute Low Back Pain".

TMP covers all musculoskeletal problems

Information and copies: www.tsoshop.co.uk/flags

It provides the definitive guide to identifying flags, and what to do to manage psychosocial obstacles.

Yellow Flags are about the PERSON – they are largely psychosocial factors associated with unfavourable clinical outcomes and the transition to persistent pain and disability.

Blue Flags are about the WORKPLACE – they stem largely from perceptions about the relationship between work and health, and are associated with reduced ability to work and prolonged absence.

Black Flags are about the CONTEXT in which the person functions, and include relevant people, systems and policies. These may operate at a societal level, or in the workplace. They are especially important since they may block the helpful actions of healthcare and the workplace. Contextual factors that cannot be changed need to be identified so that they can be navigated around. Black Flags indicate the potential need to involve relevant others and/or other professionals.

 

Tackling Musculoskeletal Problems

a guide for clinic and workplace

identifying obstacles using the psychosocial flags framework

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