Evidence and practice

Promoting musculoskeletal health and preventing ill health

Jennie Walker Principal lecturer, Institute of Health and Allied Professions, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England

Nicola Payne Senior lecturer, Institute of Health and Allied Professions, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England

Why you should read this article:

• To understand why musculoskeletal conditions are highly prevalent among older adults
• To improve your knowledge of the risk factors that contribute to a decline in musculoskeletal health
• To appreciate the benefits of a proactive approach such as a healthy diet and physical exercise

Musculoskeletal conditions are highly prevalent among older adults and can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Musculoskeletal health is an important component of maintaining well-being and independence. A proactive approach is required, with nurses implementing strategies such as healthy diets and physical exercise that will support optimal health. This article considers the importance of musculoskeletal health, examines the risk factors for a decline in musculoskeletal health, and explores approaches that can improve outcomes and promote healthy ageing.

Nursing Older People. doi: 10.7748/nop.2024.e1474

Peer review

This article has been subject to external double-blind peer review and checked for plagiarism using automated software

Correspondence

jennie.walker@ntu.ac.uk

Conflict of interest

None declared

Walker J, Payne N (2024) Promoting musculoskeletal health and preventing ill health. Nursing Older People. doi: 10.7748/nop.2024.e1474

Published online: 03 July 2024

Keywords :

back pain - comorbidity - diet - falls - health promotion - healthy ageing - management - mental health - musculoskeletal pain - nutrition - obesity - older people - pain - public health - risk factors

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29 July 2024 / Vol 36 issue 4

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