A client employee has been diagnosed with extreme restriction of: flexion, abduction and external rotation (FABER). Symptoms are chronic discomfort in the hips. Does anybody have any knowledge or references that would help? Thanks Geoff

Thanks for the response, it's the best article I've seen so far. The person affected is a machine operator. The operation requires a substantial amount of light manual handling of boxes and the lifting of the boxes on and off the equipment as they fill up. Light weight products are loaded onto the equipment and the finished items into the boxes which are then sealed. The operative is required to step down two steps with a full box to off load the boxes onto pallets and vice versa without the box to regain the operative position. A doctor (not a specialist) has advised the operative is asked only to carry out those jobs that do not cause discomfort. This is not practicable in this working environment of less than 20 people - all the jobs require minor manual handling and some physical dexterity. As an indicator the operative is not able to use the cling film wrapping machine as it means reaching down to near floor level. There are no other suitable vacancies at the factory.

Kieren, I've ordered the "Employment Law" book (various authors) so I should be an expert soon!! Thanks for the title. Geoff