● Conduct workplace (ergonomic) assessment with (see Ergonomic Assessment Guideline on page 240) other members of occupa- tional health team (i.e., industrial hygiene and safety). If ergonomic problems exist, explore engineer- ing changes for jobs, workstation adjustment, and administrative changes. ● Collaborate with employee’s per- sonal health care provider regard- ing treatment plan. ● Discuss exercises that might help employee. ● Monitor employee exercise pro- gram and other treatment modali- ties for compliance and effectiveness. Objectives Clinical Assessments and Interventions Referral for Medical Action 145 ● Advise employee to take breaks during work, to stretch and rest extremities, and to restrict activity that causes an increase in pain. ● Provide soft splints and padded dressing as needed. ● Educate regarding causes and prevention of the problem and importance of condition- ing and warm-up prior to use of muscles. ● Review leisure time activities as potentially aggravating the condition. Guideline continues on next page