musculoskeletal conditions- advanced OT process

musculoskeletal conditions

broad group of disorders that affect the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues of the body

osteoarthritis

degenerative joint disease causing cartilage breakdown leading to pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion; uses biomechanical FOR; difficulty with walking, climbing stairs, and grasping; affects the knees, hips and spine

rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of the synovial lining of joints; systematic (affects different body systems) causing pain, swelling, and progressive joint damage; difficulty with fatigue, joint pain/swelling, difficulty with fine motor tasks, dressing & grooming

ankylosing spondylitis

inflammatory diease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints leading to progressive stiffness and potential fusion of the vertabrae; 3 main factors: spinal mobility, postural changes (increases fall risk), fatigue; uses biomechanical FOR