Bursitis primary prevention

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

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include maintaining a healthy weight, taking regular breaks from repetitive tasks, using foam for kneeling and elbow pads, and practicing good posture and body positioning.

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include:

• Regular exercise
• Doing warm-ups or stretches before physical activity
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Strengthening muscles around the joint
• Taking breaks from repetitive tasks
• Using foam for kneeling or elbow pads
• Refraining from sitting still for long periods of time
• Practicing good posture and positioning the body properly when going about daily activities