Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

Question 1

Common causes

Answer 1

Congenital - kyphoscoliosis 
Poor posture 
Bone mineral density impairments 
Pain 
contractures 
low BMI 
trauma 
post-surgical 
Chronic coughing

Question 2

Clinical significance

Answer 2

affect respiratory mechanics
physical activity tolerance reduced
whole body musculoskeletal dysfunction - means less likely to ambulate/be active, causes further issues (impaired gas exchange, reduced exercise tolerance etc.)

Question 3

Assessment and intervention

Answer 3

Full musc. assessment - intervention based on findings