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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include maintaining a healthy weight, taking breaks from repetitive tasks, using foam for kneeling and elbow pads, and practicing good posture and | 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.<ref name=Bursitis-prevention> National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin disease. Bursitis. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bursitis/default.asp Accessed August 25, 2016</ref> | ||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
Effective measures for the primary prevention of | Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include:<ref name=Bursitis-prevention> National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin disease. Bursitis. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bursitis/default.asp Accessed August 25, 2016</ref> | ||
*Regular exercise | *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 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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.[1]
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of bursitis include:[1]
- 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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin disease. Bursitis. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bursitis/default.asp Accessed August 25, 2016