Bursitis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include maintaining a healthy weight, taking regular breaks from repetitive tasks, using foam for kneeling and elbow pads, and practicing good posture and body positioning.^[1]

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include:^[1]

Regular exercise
Doing warm-ups or stretches before physical activity
Maintaining a healthy weight
Strengthening muscles around the joint
Taking breaks from repetitive tasks
Using foam for kneeling or elbow pads
Refraining from sitting still for long periods of time
Practicing good posture and positioning the body properly when going about daily activities

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin disease. Bursitis. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bursitis/default.asp Accessed August 25, 2016

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[Bursitis-prevention-1] 1.0 ^1.1 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin disease. Bursitis. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bursitis/default.asp Accessed August 25, 2016

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Bursitis primary prevention

Overview

Primary Prevention

References

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