Management of Musculoskeletal issues

Question 1

NON Pharmacological

Answer 1

*PRICE (protect, rest, ice, compression, and elevation)
*Application of heat or cold
*Physiotherapy
*Posture and exercise
*Supports
*Lifestyle modification
*Weight loss
*When sleeping use a firm mattress

Question 2

Pharmacological OTC

Answer 2

Oral Ibuprofen
Oral Paracetamol
Topical Nsaids (Diclofenac, ibuprofen etc)

Benefits and problems in pack

Question 3

Pharmacological POM

Answer 3

SERMs (raloxifene)
Methotrexate
Colchicine
Adalimumab

Question 4

Referral

Answer 4

Soft tissue injury - pain >6 weeks

Back pain - no improvement in weeks after self treatment, High temperature, pains worsens when sneezing and pooing, pain dont improve when resting/ worse at night