There have been many studies looking at factors that can be used to predict whether a person will return to work after developing pain. Many, quite naturally, look at factors relevant to acute and subacute pain problems, aiming to reduce the number of people eventually progressing to longterm disability. Some people will slip through these interventions – for many reasons – and the news for returning to work is not good for those who do have extended periods of time away from the workforce.

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