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 regular exercises, take breaks from repetitive tasks, use foam for kneeling and elbow pads, and don't sit still for long periods.

Primary Prevention

Effective measures for the primary prevention of infective conjunctivitis include:

• Exercise regularly
• Warm up or stretch before physical activity.
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Strengthen muscles around the joint
• Take breaks from repetitive tasks
• Use foam for kneeling or elbow pads
• Don’t sit still for long periods
• Practice good posture and position the body properly when going about daily activities.

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