#MusculoskeletalHealth hashtag - Bluesky

Locomotive Syndrome Digital Therapeutics Provided via a Smartphone App: Proof-of-Concept Single-Group Trial Study Background: Individuals with locomotive syndrome (LS) have muscle weakness and reduced motor function due to musculoskeletal disorders that cause reduced mobility and physical function. In Japan, musculoskeletal disorders are the most common reason for requiring home support or nursing care, highlighting the need for preventing and ameliorating LS. Middle-aged and older adults sometimes encounter difficulty making a habit of exercise therapy (the mainstay of LS treatment). Objective: We investigated whether digital therapeutics (DTx) can prevent or ameliorate LS in middle-aged and older adults. Methods: We conducted a prospective, longitudinal, nonrandomized, single-group study of Japanese aged 40 years and older who were eligible for LS checkups (N=47). Each participant underwent an 8-week locomotion training intervention based on DTx supervised by medical staff. We objectively assessed the participants’ subjective and objective motor abilities and motor awareness with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25), and Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-3 at baseline (before the DTx), an interim point (4 wk after the DTx initiation), and a final evaluation (8 wk post-DTx initiation). We compared the scores of the 3 tests at the 3 time points as dependent variables in a 3-factor ANOVA with Bonferroni correction (significance defined as 0.05/3=0.0167). Results: No increase in amotivation to exercise or refusal to exercise was observed. Significant improvements at 8 weeks versus the baseline were observed in the TUG scores (baseline: 9.0, 95% CI 8.4‐9.6; 8 wk: 7.5, 95% CI 7.1‐8.0; =.001) and GLFS-25 results (baseline: 18.7, 95% CI 14.5‐22.8; 8 wk: 11.7, 95% CI 8.8‐14.7; =.004). The Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-3 and its subscale data did not differ significantly at any assessment time point. Conclusions: These results indicate that an 8-week locomotive training intervention using DTx significantly improved middle-aged and older adults’ TUG and GLFS-25 scores and will help prevent and ameliorate LS and establish better exercise habits among them. Trial Registration: University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trial Registry UMIN000053922;

4 weeks ago

New in JMIR Aging: Locomotive Syndrome Digital Therapeutics Provided via a Smartphone App: Proof-of-Concept Single-Group Trial Study #LocomotiveSyndrome #DigitalTherapeutics #ExerciseTherapy #MusculoskeletalHealth #MobileHealth

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@longevitytech.bsky.social

1 month ago

Spatial proteomics maps early molecular changes in subchondral bone, offering potential biomarkers and reframing osteoarthritis as a whole-joint disease.

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#longevity #osteoarthritis #musculoskeletalhealth #biomarkers #proteomics #translationalmedicine

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Veritas Hospitals and Rehabilitation Center

@veritashospital.bsky.social

4 months ago

💪 Shoulder Reconditioning: Restore Strength & Control

🔹 Shoulder reconditioning focuses on improving strength, mobility, and stability after injuries, weakness, or prolonged strain. Targeted training helps rebuild function and prevent future pain.

#VeritasRehab #Kondapur #MusculoskeletalHealth

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social

5 months ago

Biorockers & Standing Desks: Are We Optimizing Ourselves Out of Comfort? You bought the standing desk to save your back and conquer your to-do list, but let's be honest: now your feet hurt, your focus is shot, and you're secretly dreaming of your old, comfortable chair. What if our obsession with "optimizing" our health is the very thing making us miserable? Welcome to the great workplace wellness debate. We're pulling back the curtain on the standing desk revolution and asking the controversial questions no one else will. This podcast dives deep into the science and psychology of modern ergonomics. We explore the real-world impact of prolonged standing, from the hidden risks of varicose veins and muscle fatigue to the surprising data on how it affects our Executive Function. We'll unpack the official advice on how to use a standing desk correctly—from the importance of alternating sitting and standing to the critical role of anti-fatigue mats. But we also go a step further, exploring the crucial field of psychological ergonomics to reveal how cognitive stress and mental demands can manifest as real physical pain, no matter how perfect your setup is. This is your guide to navigating the hype. We're cutting through the noise to find out if we're biohacking our way to better productivity or simply optimizing ourselves out of comfort. Ready to create a workspace that actually works for your body and your brain? Subscribe now to find the perfect balance between health and sanity in the modern office.

📣 New Podcast! "Biorockers & Standing Desks: Are We Optimizing Ourselves Out of Comfort?" on @Spreaker #backpain #biohacking #corporatewellness #deskjob #desksetup #ergonomics #healthpodcast #healthyhabits #musculoskeletalhealth #officehealth #officelife #posture #productivity #standingdesk

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Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention Smartphone App for Community Health Care Workers: Mixed Methods #feasibility Study Background: Safe patient handling is critical for reducing musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers; yet, community health care workers often face barriers such as limited access to training and real-time resources. Objective: This study had three objectives: (1) provide detailed insights into the unmet needs of Island Health community health care workers with respect to safe patient handling resources and access to information, (2) translate those needs into a user-centered prototype of the Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention (SPH MSIP) smartphone app through an iterative co-design process, and (3) establish the acceptability and #feasibility of SPH MSIP app to support community health care workers’ safe patient handling practices using a mixed methods design. Methods: A 3-phase participatory study was conducted. Phase 1 identified unmet safe patient handling needs through participatory meetings with 6 community health care workers, aligning with objective 1. Phase 2 involved developing the SPH MSIP app using co-design methods, integrating user feedback to address challenges such as guidance for high-risk tasks and intuitive design, addressing objective 2. Phase 3 evaluated the app’s #feasibility and acceptability, aligning with objective 3. The study recruited 28 participants who used the app for one month. A single-group mixed methods design was used, incorporating quantitative metrics such as recruitment (≥50%), retention (≥75%), and satisfaction (mean score ≥4). Qualitative feedback was gathered through small-group interviews to understand #usability, usefulness, and integration into workflows. Results: In phase 1, community health care workers identified barriers, including limited safe patient handling, refresher training, and isolation during tasks. In phase 2, the app was developed to address these safe patient handling needs, incorporating features like scenario-specific guidance for high-risk tasks. In phase 3, the app exceeded success criteria for recruitment, retention, and satisfaction, with participants highlighting its usefulness, #usability, and adoption. Qualitative feedback emphasized the app’s practical value as a real-time resource, particularly its step-by-step guidance and user-friendly design. Conclusions: This study met its objectives, highlighting the SPH MSIP app’s potential to address community health care workers’ unmet safe patient handling needs and improve support in real time patient handling scenarios. While the findings suggest strong #feasibility and acceptability, future research should focus on large-scale, extended effectiveness trials to evaluate the app’s impact on reducing musculoskeletal injury rates and improving patient care outcomes. Trial Registration:

5 months ago

JMIR Formative Res: Safe Patient Handling Musculoskeletal Injury-Prevention Smartphone App for Community Health Care Workers: Mixed Methods #feasibility Study #SafePatientHandling #MusculoskeletalHealth #InjuryPrevention #CommunityHealth #HealthcareWorkers

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6 months ago

Fantastic meeting yesterday reflecting on progress so far, and planning for the next phase of our research programme.

👏 Big thanks to all who contribute to everything we do!

#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #HealthInequalities #DiseaseRegistries #HealthServices

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AutoPiX project

@autopix.bsky.social

6 months ago

This session is designed for clinicians, researchers, patients, and anyone passionate about improving patient care

Don’t miss out!! Connect with us and be part of this new journey!

#RMDreams #WAD2025 #WorldArthritisDay #AutoPix #PiXSights #Webinar #MusculoskeletalHealth #Innovation #IHI

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6 months ago

🎧 New episode of Ergonomically Speaking…: Encouraging Healthy Ergonomic Practices in Children.

👉 Listen here: boyneergonomics.ie/encouraging-healthy-ergo...

#Ergonomics #ChildDevelopment #PostureMatters #HealthyKids #Education #MusculoskeletalHealth

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7 months ago

Do you experience a crick in your neck, aching back, and tired wrists throughout the workday? This is musculoskeletal pain. But, it's very preventable and treatable.
#Microbreaks #MusculoskeletalPain #MusculoskeletalHealth #EmployeeHealth

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8 months ago

Musculoskeletal pain costs millions: millions of dollars in healthcare spend, and millions of hours of discomfort. What if a small, 2-min daily tweak could save these millions?
#Microbreaks #EmployeeHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #MusculoskeletalPain

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@teresaoton.bsky.social

8 months ago

We hope this review helps others working to make care more connected, supportive, and centred on what matters most to patients.

#SPIDeRR #RMDs #PatientJourney #SystematicReview #Rheumatology #MusculoskeletalHealth #ChronicIllness

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8 months ago

Have you been seated in one position for a while? Let us remind you: break up time spent sitting with time spent moving throughout the workday.
#Microbreaks #MusculoskeletalHealth #MusculoskeletalPain #EmployeeHealth #Arthritis

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9 months ago

This adaptation was made possible thanks to input from people with #MSK conditions, employers, HCPs & charities.

🙌Huge thanks to @arthritisresearch.bsky.social ‪ @ubcmedicine.bsky.social & all contributors — & to Chief Scientist Office (Scotland) for funding!

#MusculoskeletalHealth #MakingItWork

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getUBetter

@getubetter.bsky.social

9 months ago

More importantly, these are new engaged individuals actively using the app to prevent, manage, or treat their #MSK conditions alongside routine NHS care.

#DigitalHealth #DigitalTherapeutics #MSKCare #MusculoskeletalHealth #HealthAndWork #ClinicalTransformation

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9 months ago

🧠💻 Is Your Typing Technique Causing You Pain?

📖 Read now: boyneergonomics.ie/improving-your-typing-te...

#Ergonomics #TypingTechnique #WorkplaceWellbeing #DSESetup #TouchTyping #MusculoskeletalHealth #BoyneErgonomics #HealthyWorkspaces

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10 months ago

Do you experience a crick in your neck, aching back, and tired wrists during your workday? You might be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Here's how movement microbreaks help:

#MusculoskeletalPain #MusculoskeletalHealth #EmployeeHealth #Microbreaks #HealthAndSafety

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10 months ago

Many of us are no strangers to the aches of musculoskeletal pain throughout the workday. But, it doesn't have to be this way. Here's how movement microbreaks can help reduce that pain (thread below):

#MusculoskeletalPain #EmployeeHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth #Microbreaks

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11 months ago

🔹Day 1 | 9:00–10:30 | Charter 4

Special Interest Session: Keeping People with Musculoskeletal Conditions Working 💼

Chaired by Professor Gary Macfarlane @aberdeenepi.bsky.social

#WorkAndHealth #MusculoskeletalHealth

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Convergent and Known-Groups Validity and Sensitivity to Change of the Virtual Performance Measure in Patients With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Longitudinal Study Background: Subsequent to the #covid19 pandemic in 2020, a different approach to health care utilization was required to improve safety and efficiency. In the postpandemic era, virtual care and remote assessment of musculoskeletal conditions has become more common, and examining the accuracy of these remote encounters remains vital. In 2023, an innovative, video-based tool—the Virtual Performance Measure (VPM)—was introduced to assess the functional difficulties of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Further validation of this tool is warranted to expand its application longitudinally and in more diverse populations. Objective: This study examined the longitudinal validity of the VPM, a digitally based outcome tool, in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints who had undergone arthroplasty. Methods: Patients completed a web-based survey after watching 40 videos that demonstrated 10 functional tasks with increasing difficulty, prior to and at approximately 3-5 months following surgery. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) was used as the reference measure. Longitudinal convergent and known-groups validity as well as sensitivity to change were assessed. Results: The data of 120 patients (n=80, 67% female; mean age 67, SD 9 years; n=58, 48% with hip osteoarthritis and n=62, 52% with knee osteoarthritis) were examined. There was a statistically significant improvement in both LEFS (t119=16.04, P

1 year ago

JMIR Formative Res: Convergent and Known-Groups Validity and Sensitivity to Change of the Virtual Performance Measure in Patients With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: Longitudinal Study #Osteoarthritis #VirtualCare #Telehealth #HealthInnovation #MusculoskeletalHealth

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1 year ago

🛍️ Ever worked in retail?

Check out my latest blog and let me know if you’ve ever had an “ouch!” moment in retail:
👉 boyneergonomics.ie/enhancing-retail-success...

#RetailLife #SupportRetailWorkers #ErgonomicsMatters #MusculoskeletalHealth

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1 year ago

🛍️ Behind every seamless shopping experience is a hardworking retail team—often operating in fast-paced, physically demanding environments.

#RetailErgonomics #HealthyRetail #MusculoskeletalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #RetailSuccess #BoyneErgonomics

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1 year ago

📈 CMHW’s work has helped harmonise health & work outcome measures and build an economic case for supporting people with MSK conditions at work 💷

🚀 This research has shaped policies, workplace interventions & healthcare approaches to drive real-world change!

#CMHW #MusculoskeletalHealth

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Patients’ Experience With Evaluation by Both a Musculoskeletal Physician and Physical Therapist in the Same Digital Visit: Survey Study Background: Patients undergoing evaluation for musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns are often seen by a physician and physical therapist in the in-person setting in a sequential manner. This process typically delays the onset of nonoperative care, inclusive of…

1 year ago

JMIR Formative Res: Patients’ Experience With Evaluation by Both a Musculoskeletal Physician and Physical Therapist in the Same Digital Visit: Survey Study #MusculoskeletalHealth #Telemedicine #PatientExperience #PhysicalTherapy #HealthcareInnovation

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Physio Matters Neurological Ltd

@pmneurophysio.bsky.social

1 year ago

MSK for Mechanical Knee Pain YouTube video by Physio Matters Neuro

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🌟 Contact us today at 0161 681 6887 or visit our website at www.physio-matters.org to book your appointment with our experienced team of physiotherapists. 💪🏼🧠

#MusculoskeletalHealth #KneePainRelief #JointCare #InjuryPrevention #StayActive

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