Head/Trunk/Spine: Soft Tissue Injuries: Sprains and Strains

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Head/Trunk/Spine: Soft Tissue Injuries: Sprains and Strains

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJD):
Job Classification	PFI
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	PFI
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

Sacroiliac:
Job Classification	RTW Minimum/Maximum	PFI
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