Here is the FREE webinar series from WHO for Musculoskeletal Health

https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/01/31/default-calendar/addressing-musculoskeletal-conditions–an-opportunity-for-health-systems-globally

Webinar summaries

Webinar 1: Global burden of MSK conditions
Date: 31 January 2024
The first webinar presented an overview of the global burden of MSK conditions, drawing on findings from the Lancet Rheumatology series to emphasize their worldwide impact. The session covered the global, regional, and national burden of MSK conditions, including specific conditions such as lower back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, other musculoskeletal conditions, and low bone mineral density. The implications of these findings were discussed in detail.

Webinar 2: Life-course approach to addressing MSK conditions
Date: 28 February 2024
The second webinar highlighted strategies for addressing MSK conditions across the life course. These strategies included health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation. A country-specific perspective was shared, featuring insights from the United Republic of Tanzania’s approach to MSK condition management.

Webinar 3: Health promotion and prevention
Date: 21 October 2024
The third webinar focused on health promotion and prevention, emphasizing the importance of physical activity guidelines and their impact on MSK health. Topics included school health programmes, healthy ageing strategies, and preventive activities for at-risk groups. A global strategy for MSK prevention was presented, with practical examples from England (United Kingdom), Japan, and South Africa. A patient’s experience demonstrated how promotion and prevention activities facilitated lifestyle changes and improved quality of life.

Webinar 4: Treatment and rehabilitation
Date: 20 November 2024
The fourth webinar centred on treatment and rehabilitation for people with MSK conditions. It featured expert insights, country-specific examples from Canada, and patient perspectives, showcasing effective approaches for managing and rehabilitating MSK conditions.

Webinar recordings

Access the recording of webinar 4 here

Access the recording of webinar 1 here

Access the recording of webinar 2 here

Access the recording of webinar 3 here