Running into trouble: Musculoskeletal issues to expect in the post COVID-19 environment

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Running into trouble: Musculoskeletal issues to expect in the post COVID-19 environment

15 July 2020

Chris Milne

Wednesday 15 July 2020, 12:30 AM

GPs should be supportive of patients who used the lockdown period to increase their physical activity

The COVID-19 pandemic will have flow-on effects that are not directly related to infection. Sports physician Chris Milne gives some pointers on the musculoskeletal issues you might see in primary care as people emerge from lockdown

Key points, The risk of overuse injury is likely to be higher when people work from home without an ergonomic set-up. People who were unable to work during lock, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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