Tag: MSK
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Babak J. Mehrara, MD, Named President of The Plastic Surgery Foundation to Advance Research and Global Collaboration
New Leadership to Accelerate Research and Global Collaboration in Plastic Surgery Babak J. Mehrara, MD, FACS, has been appointed president of The Plastic Surgery Foundation (The PSF), a pivotal organization that supports research and international activities of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The announcement comes as The PSF reinforces its commitment to advancing…
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Two Hours of Exercise a Week Eases Joint Pain and Cuts GP Visits
Two Hours of Exercise Per Week Could Transform MSK Care New analysis suggests that a structured, two-hour weekly exercise program can substantially reduce joint pain and improve daily living for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The study, based on more than 40,000 participants in Greater Manchester who took part in two one-hour classes over a…
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Two Hours of Exercise a Week Can Cut Joint Pain, GP Visits, and Sick Leave: Why the NHS Should Embrace Structured Activity
Two Hours a Week: A Simple Prescription with Big Payoffs Researchers have found that people suffering from hip, back, or knee pain who engage in two one-hour exercise sessions each week for 12 weeks experience notable improvements. The data come from a large analysis in Greater Manchester, where over 40,000 individuals participated in a structured…