| Osteoarthritis
(OA) is the 5th highest cause of disability-adjusted life years in the older
age group. With the prevalence of Knee Osteoarthritis expected to rise with
the ageing population and growing obesity levels, prevention and management
is key to contain economic and social costs.
This
workshop aims to provide a multi-dimensional and holistic management of Knee
Osteoarthritis in older adults living in the community. Musculoskeletal
assessments and interventions for Knee Osteoarthritis will be shared,
drawing from the latest updates in the management of patients with Knee
Osteoarthritis overseas. As the effective management of the patient with Knee
Osteoarthritis often also requires consideration of many other lifestyle and
psychosocial factors, subject experts will also delve on how to manage such
patients more holistically with diet, weight management and finally surgical
interventions if conservative treatment fails.
Practice
makes perfect. Group discussions, practical sessions, and interactive case
studies will be used to apply the learnt knowledge and skills in order to
promote active learning amongst participants
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