Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Take care of the joints and be able to advise on topical pain relief and lifestyle advice.

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Muscle & joint pain

Muscles and joints allow us the freedom of movement, flexibility and mobility. From time to time, however, they may become strained or injured for various reasons. This module looks at how you can advise customers with OTC treatments and self care.

18 Jul 2024 , 15 Min Module

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

A new approach to osteoarthritis and joint pain

When customers come to your pharmacy with joint pain associated with osteoarthritis or joint wear and tear, it may mean they have reached the point where their quality of life is being impacted.

26 May 2021 , 14 Min Module

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Muscle and joint pain

With sports injuries resulting in muscle and joint pain, prevention is often key and pharmacy teams can help.

13 Mar 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Managing rheumatoid arthritis

This CPD module provides an overview of rheumatoid arthritis and helps pharmacy technicians spot its signs and symptoms.

12 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Module

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Topical pain relief is a hot topic

Nearly 15 million people in the UK suffer from musculoskeletal pain. Many of them head to their local pharmacy...

02 Oct 2019 , 4 Min Article

Healthy living

Keep people moving to benefit their health

Keeping working-age people active and helping an ageing population to stay mobile is a key challenge for healthcare

14 Mar 2018 , 4 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Muscle and joint pain

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on muscle and joint pain.

11 Jul 2017 , 15 Min Module

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Pain relief

Dispelling myths about back pain and joint pain

Back pain and arthritis are the largest contributors to disability in the UK. But many sufferers are not helping their condition

16 Nov 2016 , 5 Min Article

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Pain relief

Taking a pain check

We roundÂ up of the latest news in the topical analgesics and joint care category

08 Mar 2016 , 3 Min Article

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Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Muscle and joint pain

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on muscle and joint pain

25 Jan 2016 , 900 Min Module

Musculoskeletal & joint diseases

Looking at gout

A pharmacy scenario looking at how to treat a case of gout.

02 Sep 2015 , 2 Min Article