Arthritis & Musculoskeletal
NHPA
An outline and issues of the conditions
Musculoskeletal conditions are conditions of the bones, muscles and their attachments (e.g. joints and ligaments). They are the most common chronic conditions in Australia and predominantly managed in primary health care settings, a setting for which there are currently limited national data.
Conditions; back pain and problems, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile arthritis
Why is it a NHPA
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions is a major problem in Australia because 2 in 10 people suffer from one of the conditions related with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. A large amount of Australians suffer from it which is 6.1 million who have or had one of the conditions
Causes and Symptoms
- Low in calcium
- Older age
- Joint pains
- Saw bones
- Swollen joints
- Sore wrists
- Finger pain
Incidence, age groups, gender of Australians with the conditions
2 million women and 1.3 million men in 2011-2012
65 and over have the most problem with the conditions
28% of Australians suffer from the conditions
Treatments and Preventions
- Having a healthy diet
- Proper lifting (to avoid back injuries)
- Strong back muscles
- Having good posture
Organisations and Websites
Promotions
Osteoporosis self management program -
They have a two week program and it offers them information on the tools to improve a quality of life