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Alberta disability duration guidelines - Head/trunk/spine: Soft tissue injuries: Sprains and strains  

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD):
Job classification PCI
No time loss from work usually anticipated Not anticipated

 

Cervical: e.g. Whiplash or non-whiplash soft tissue injuries without nerve root involvement
Job classification RTW
Minimum/Maximum 		PCI
Sedentary Work 0 weeks - 4 weeks Not anticipated
Light Work 0 weeks - 5 weeks  
Medium Work 0 weeks - 6 weeks  
Heavy Work/Very Heavy Work Medical Advisor opinion based on medical reporting if lay off exceeds 6 weeks  

 

Lumbosacral:
Job classification RTW
Minimum/Maximum 		PCI
Sedentary Work 0 weeks - 2 weeks Not anticipated
Light Work 0 weeks - 2 weeks  
Medium Work 0 weeks - 3 weeks  
Heavy Work 0 weeks - 4 weeks  
Very Heavy 0 weeks - 4 weeks  

 

Sacroiliac:
Job Classification RTW
Minimum/Maximum 		PCI
Sedentary Work 0 weeks - 2 weeks Not anticipated
Light Work 0 weeks - 3 weeks  
Medium Work 0 weeks - 4 weeks  
Heavy Work 2 weeks - 4 weeks  
Very Heavy Medical Advisor opinion based on medical reporting if lay off exceeds 4 weeks  

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