Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, musculoskeletal disorders are defined as injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and supporting structures. Injuries can include: Osteoarthritis, sprains and strains, pain in the joint of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, and foot pain; tendinitis, tendinosis, and neuropathies.
To combat these injurie sour treatment plans utilize evidence-based modes including progressive-resisted exercises, cardiovascular activities, joint mobilization, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), and functional strengthening exercises to improve tissue healing, decrease pain, and restore normal function of the tissues within your body.