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Bursitis secondary prevention

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

Overview

Overview

There are no established method for secondary prevention of bursitis. However, adjustment of participation in physical activities, using foam for kneeling or elbow pads, and resting while doing repetitive tasks may facilitate a fast recovery.[1][2]

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

There are no established method for secondary prevention of bursitis. However, adjustment of participation in physical activities, using foam for kneeling or elbow pads, and resting while doing repetitive tasks may facilitate a fast recovery.[1][2]

References

References

  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
  2. 2.0 2.1 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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