Injury Task
On your own, or in groups, consider how a serious and permanent musculo-skeletal injury, particularly to the back, could affect you in personal and financial terms.
Answer question 13 in Unit 1.
When you have finished the exercise click here to see some possible answers.
Your list may consist of the following points:
Inability to work
Constant pain / limitations of movement
Depression / frustration
Inability to partake in preferred sport / hobbies
Possible need for adaptations / move house
Limitations on choice of holidays
Problems accessing the community
Problems with sexual health
Possible social isolation
Change in family dynamics
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