Objectives Clinicians and patients have been found to attribute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain to normal age-related changes seen on imaging, which can negatively impact patient outcomes and increase ...

Part 5 in a series about MSK conditions and how advisers are changing their approach to treatment with new benefit solutions. Amid the frantic search to end his MSK pain, Voluntary Disruption founder ...

The number of musculoskeletal pain sites is a strong predictor for disability pensioning and, hence, is considered to be an important dimension in symptom reporting. The simple method of counting ...

Groin pain can stem from various issues, ranging from muscle strains and hip arthritis to inguinal hernias and kidney stones. Groin pain often worsens upon sitting due to how the hip flexes in this ...

Belly button pain might stem from acute (short-lived) issues like constipation or due to serious conditions such as appendicitis. Chronic conditions like Crohn's disease, which affects the intestines, ...

Patient assessment is the process an EMT or paramedic follows to evaluate an injured or ill patient. The process includes a scene size-up, which is the identification and mitigation of risks ...

Knee osteoarthritis is a common disabling condition causing significant pain and impaired physical function. Reduced ability to walk can hamper everyday tasks and limit a person’s physical activity ...