TY - JOUR AU - Nik Mohd Hatta, Nik Noor Kaussar AU - Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil PY - 2019/07/31 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - A Review on Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis: Ongoing Challenges for Musculoskeletal Care JF - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARE SCHOLARS JA - Int J Care Scholars VL - 2 IS - 2 SE - Articles DO - 10.31436/ijcs.v2i2.127 UR - https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijcs/index.php/ijcs/article/view/127 SP - 14-20 AB - <div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p>Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are two different musculoskeletal conditions which requires everyone attention. Physically inactive and increasingly obese requires a change from treating musculoskeletal conditions to a preventive approach towards promoting lifelong musculoskeletal health among older people. Accumulating data suggest that both osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are associated with an increased risk of pain, social disturbance and reduced quality of life. This review explores the management of these musculoskeletal conditions and its challenges in providing care for people living with osteoarthritis or osteoporosis. Prevention strategies and promotion of lifelong good musculoskeletal health are challenging within the society.</p></div></div></div> ER -