When first injured the individual is uncertain as to how much to do, how often to do it and if by being active they are at risk of further injury. Research has shown the faster a worker returns to an active lifestyle the faster is their recovery. The Occupational Therapist who is trained in the rehabilitation of medical conditions provides the individual employee with safe and suitable tasks which are appropriate and not harmful for their injury  thus allowing the employee to feel secure in their return to work program.