A model role of occupational therapy in back education

This paper presents a description of the Canadian Back Education Units (CBEU) which was formed in 1974. It presently has three programmes; hospital, community and industry. The authors describe the basic philosophy and objectives of the CBEU with specific emphasis on the role of occupational therapy. The paper illustrates how occupational therapy is particularly essential in the community and industrial settings. The authors mention recommendations for expansion of the role of occupational therapy in community and industrial settings.