Exercise for Musculoskeletal Health by  Prof KM Chan, Chairman, Dept of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and BJD ISC Member   - published in BJDonline, 8/30/2007

In this lively electure Prof KM Chan alludes to the impact and cost of musculoskeletal disease on a broad scale, and clearly states the urgency for policy-maker and health care practitioners to adopt a new mindset which focuses on the prevention of disability through exercise. For example, the use of Tai Chi is explored and its proven positive impact on bone mineral density. Prof Chan aims to remind viewers that more can be done, and to encourage them to take action today, with the end result of improving the quality of life of people affected by musculoskeletal disorders around the globe.

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