Osteoarthritis Health Professional Training Manual

Features:

• Provides a comprehensive training program for health professionals on how to deliver high-value OA care
• Presents core knowledge and practical insights that are applicable in everyday patient scenarios
• Written by leading international experts in the field of OA

Table Of Contents:

1. Introduction to OA, communication and person-centred care
2. History taking and physical assessment
3. Diagnosis, risk factors for OA progression, and recognising comorbidities
4. Core components of best evidence OA care: Management planning, education, supporting self-management and behaviour change
5. Core components of best evidence OA care: Physical activity, exercise and therapeutic exercise
6. Core components of best evidence OA care: Weight control
7. Adjunctive rehabilitative interventions
8. Pharmacotherapy
9. Surgical interventions
10. The interdisciplinary team, service and professional development