Why is bone and joint health important?
• Healthy bones and joints are important for us to be able to do most of the everyday things which are part of our lives
• Being able to use our hands and legs is essential to most things we want and need to do in everyday life - from using the computer, to playing sports, going for a night out, doing our jobs …….
• One in four adults have problems with their bones or joints
There are a wide range of problems that can affect the musculoskeletal system
These can affect all ages
– Youth
• sprains, strains, broken bones
– Adults
• neck pain, low back pain,
• work related problems
• rheumatoid arthritis
– Older people
• osteoarthritis
• osteoporosis and broken bones
Musculoskeletal problems affect quality of life:
• Pain
• Loss of function
• Activities are limited and you cannot participate in things you want or need to
• Loss of vitality
• Frustration, anxiety & depression
• Fear of not being able to do what you want or need to do
• Can be chronic and progressive
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