MSK conditions have a huge impact young people in the UK. This MSK Health Toolkit shows you what employers and further education institutions can do to help you as a young person in education and work.
MSK conditions can have a huge impact on the lives of young people. It’s important to create inclusive environments in education and work that prevents conditions from developing and allows those who live with these conditions to thrive.
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health Toolkit will help you explore its impact with stories from real people who live with MSK conditions and discover what employers and further education institutions can do to help you.
What Are MSK Conditions?
MSK (Musculoskeletal) conditions are a group of conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, and spine, and are a common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability. Some conditions include arthritis, fractures, and osteoporosis. They are the greatest cause of disability at any age because of the impact they have on physical abilities, which includes pain and fatigue that results in a substantial reduction in quality of life.
How Can MSK Conditions Affect Young People In Education and Work?
MSK doesn’t just affect older people. 2.8 million people under the age of 35 in the UK are living with MSK conditions.
Most conditions are preventable if the signs are found early, and it is vital to support young people with MSK conditions to manage pain and try to prevent future problems, including at work and in further education.
There are many ways FE institutions and employers can help young people, including encouraging screen breaks to providing secure bike racks, from stand-up desks to changing facilities for people who cycle for transport. This also includes providing mental health and wellbeing support and ensuring young people know where to go when they need help.
You can download the MSK Health Toolkit to find out what employers and FE institutions can do to help you.
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