Care and Mobility Considerations

Work related upper limb disorder (WRULD) can be a painful and distressing problem and at its very worst it may cause a sufferer to have to give up or change a job and stop a particular activity completely. Most commonly however, it is managed with conservative measures and individuals may achieve a return to the workplace.

The return to work should initially be on a part-time basis with a subsequent incremental increase in hours and activities. Severe cases of WRULD may result in significant functional problems in self care activities (such as dressing and main meal preparation) but this is only in a very small percentage of cases. There are usually no significant restrictions in the ability to be mobile as a consequence of WRULD.

Amended November 2009