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Leading physiotherapists promote occupational health as a rewarding practice area

Interestingly, the paper notes that physiotherapists were enlisted as ‘masseuses’ in World War 1 to treat work injuries. The paper continues that in World War 2 physiotherapists were involved in rehabilitation of injured servicemen, and in the 1960s, physiotherapists began working on site in industry with a focus on injury prevention. The description of the process towards recognition of advanced practice and speciality recognition is clear and informative. A range of issues that were addressed along the way were identified and included standards development, subjects relevant to occupational health physiotherapists (OHPs), assessment processes, and whether the educational or experiential pathway was effective and appropriate. This section is a great strength of the paper and would interest other professions like occupational therapy yet to embark on this complex process. The inclusion of a glossary of terms relevant to this practice area will be useful to therapists considering following the ‘Pathways to OHP Title’ described in the paper. A strong commitment to education and professional development is described by the authors in relation to the way the physiotherapy profession has supported the development of practice in this area. The authors were clearly enthusiastic and passionate about the opportunities for physiotherapists in occupational health practice, and wish ‘to spread the word’.