EHR520 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fall Prevention, Osteoarthritis
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Week 1 tutorial allied health roles in musculoskeletal. Musculoskeletal conditions affect muscles, joints, nerves, soft tissues, tendons and ligaments are common in our community. All ages can be affected and the conditions may be acute, arising from injury or unaccustomed activity, or due to a long-term condition. Symptoms include pain and restriction or loss of movement and musculoskeletal conditions can have a disruptive impact on life reducing the capacity to work and restricting lifestyle. The four most prevalent conditions: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and back problems impact on the lives of approximately one third of the population. Who makes up allied health: aboriginal health workers, audiologists, chiropractors, diabetes educators, dieticians, exercise physiologists, hand therapists, mental health workers, occupational therapists, orthotists/prosthetists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, rehabilitation counsellors, social workers, speech pathologists. Some musculoskeletal conditions that are benefited by allied health: osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute, sub-acute and chronic specific and non-specific msk pain, disabilities.
