Non-pharma interventions

Question 1

Education;
Proven to reduce ? and ?, and reduce healthcare ? of many MSK conditions.
Can take the form of one-to-one discussion, written literature, group classes

Answer 1

pain
disability
costs

Question 2

Physiotherapy;
? training: can reduce pain and disability, improve restorative ? and help with ? loss.
Local ? exercises: can reduce pain and disability over ? joints.

Answer 2

aerobic
sleep
weight
strengthening
compromised

Question 3

Reduction of adverse ?factors;

Simple ‘?’ of activities related to functional ability.
Shock-absorbing ? can reduce ? loading.
Contralateral ? ? can take weight off damaged joints.

Answer 3

mechanical
pacing
footwear
impact
walking sticks

Question 4

Physical treatments;
Local ?/? treatments can provide ? relief of symptoms.
Simple aids can transform the life of patients with disability, allowing
? in ADLs.

Coping strategies;
? techniques and ?techniques improve pain.

Answer 4

hot/cold
temp
independence
relaxation
distraction