Osteoarthritis Teaching 120
Instructed in factors that may increase the risk of osteoarthritis such as trauma, advancing age, poor body posture, genetic tendency, metabolic or endocrine abnormalities, and others.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Osteoarthritis Teaching 1181Instructed on some potential complications of Osteoarthritis, such as: gastrointestinal bleeding and stress ulcers, among others.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1172Taught that using assistive and/or protective devices, as needed, is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis Teaching 860Taught that following good body mechanics, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing and/or controlling Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis Teaching 1195Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: stiffness upon rising and fatigue, among others.