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Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

A Berman1, S Studenski

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas 66160-7117, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|July 17, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Older adults frequently experience disabling musculoskeletal problems. Primary care physicians can manage pain and improve function using exercise, medication, and education.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Primary Care

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal conditions are prevalent and disabling in older adults, causing significant suffering.
  • Rehabilitation services are often necessary and typically provided in outpatient settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the physician's role in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal issues in older adults.
  • To highlight practical treatment options for primary care physicians.

Main Methods:

  • Emphasis on the utility of the office examination and functional history for diagnosis.
  • Review of available treatment modalities for musculoskeletal pain and limitations.

Main Results:

  • The office examination and functional history are highly practical diagnostic tools.
  • A combination of treatments, including exercise, medication, physical modalities, adaptive equipment, and education, can improve well-being.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians play a crucial role in accurate diagnosis and referral for rehabilitation.
  • Familiarity with diverse treatment options is key for primary care physicians to effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions in older adults.

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