What is it about?
There are over 200 musculosketetal conditions affecting millions of people, both adults and children, including all forms of arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis (Department of Health, 2006). This article is the second in a mini-series on osteoarthritis in the HCA journal. The causes and effects of the condition are discussed and methods of reducing risk factors are outlined.
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Why is it important?
As there are over 200 musculosketetal conditions affecting millions of people, both adults and children, including all forms of arthritis, back pain and osteoporosis (Department of Health, 2006); Osteoarthritis is a condition that is frequently treated by HCA.
Perspectives
Preventing OA or reducing its symptoms is possible by adopting a healthy life style.
Mrs Julie I Swann
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This page is a summary of: Osteoarthritis part 2: understanding the condition, British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, December 2008, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2008.2.12.32056.
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