The Importance of Musculoskeletal Health
Musculoskeletal issues
In the UK for people aged 55-75 around 30% of years lived with disabilities are due to musculoskeletal (MSK) issues.
Key facts from the World Health Organisation 2022
Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries.
Musculoskeletal conditions significantly limit mobility and dexterity, leading to early retirement from work, lower levels of well-being and reduced ability to participate in society.
How GaitSmart helps Musculoskeletal Health
Wellness
Walking more freely helps physical and mental wellbeing. For those experiencing musculoskeletal pain and reduced physical activity, GaitSmart Identifies walking issues and guides people to correct them through a personalised exercise plan.
Joint Replacement
For the 1 million people who are waiting to receive a hip or knee replacement and the 250,000 who undergo the operation each year, GaitSmart provides pre and post-op gait assessments and personalised exercises to help get back to normal.
Osteoarthritis (OA)
For the 8 million people that have hip or knee OA that have access to no drug that can stop or reverse joint damage. GaitSmart provides a quick and simple diagnosis and a personalised exercise plan to help maintain muscle strength.
Falls & Fraility
For the 4 million people that fall each year and the 6 million people in the UK that are considered frail. GaitSmart provides a quantified assessment of gait issues and a personalised strength and balance exercise plan to address these issues.
Our vision is to reduce the number of MSK conditions in the population by earlier identification
Improving mobility to help keep everyone healthy and independent for longer