For most people being in ‘good work’ – having a secure job with good working conditions is good for personal health, organisational productivity and economic prosperity. Having a job can …
Progression in the field of medicine and science is responsible for increasing the life expectancy of the population. Whilst this is an achievement to be proud of, we know that …
Smoking causes progressive harm to the musculoskeletal system. The damage can start as early as the late teens and increases with age. Smoking has a negative impact on bone mineral …
The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments which all work together to provide the body with support, protection, and movement. The two key components …
Life expectancy has risen in England and whilst people are living longer most are not living in good health. The Global Burden of Disease project, highlighted that musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions …
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in England and causes progressive harm to the musculoskeletal system. It has a negative impact on bone density and …
A healthy, balanced diet is key to staying well as people age, and maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of chronic disease. Government advice on a healthy, balanced diet …
Exercise at the right level can ease stiffness, improve joint movement, restore mobility and preserve MSK health. Regular physical activity for people with MSK conditions reduces pain and disability, improves …
Musculoskeletal Physical Activity Commissioning Pyramid Many people with MSK conditions often mistakenly believe that physical activity will make their condition worse when it can actually benefit them. The Musculoskeletal Physical …
This training highlights the importance of keeping healthy to maintain good MSK health and wellbeing. Public health practice together with advancements in medical science continue to extend life years, however …
For many people with musculoskeletal conditions, becoming physically active may be challenging due to the nature of this condition. Activity can take many forms, a ‘one-size fits all’ approach is …
This course is divided into three weeks: Week 1: An introduction to the musculoskeletal health system, the most common types of musculoskeletal conditions, the impact and why this is an …
Please be considerate when engaging in group discussions and in responding to other people’s posts. This doesn’t mean you cannot disagree or present your own view, we just ask that …
Abbreviations and Glossary Disability adjusted life-year (DALY) – a single metric of overall disease burden combining years of life lost (YLLs) due to mortality and years lived with disability (YLDs). …