An Interprofessional Lifestyle Medicine Approach for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Why, How, and What Next?-Session Presentation

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The panel discussed the importance of lifestyle medicine in the context of musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Scott Stoll emphasized the role of lifestyle choices in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. He highlighted the need for healthcare professionals to address these choices to improve the quality of life for patients. Dr. Heidi Prather shared her experience of integrating lifestyle medicine into physical medicine and rehabilitation, emphasizing the need to address the root cause of pain and disability through personalized lifestyle interventions. Dr. Devyani Hunt discussed the interdisciplinary approach at the Washington University Living Well Center, which focuses on addressing the barriers to recovery for individuals with musculoskeletal and spine disorders. She highlighted the importance of tailoring treatment plans based on patient phenotypes and personal biology. Dr. Gwendolyn Soa discussed the need for efficient data collection and the integration of research into clinical care to prove the value of lifestyle medicine programs. She emphasized the importance of phenotyping patients to personalize interventions and improve outcomes. Overall, the panel highlighted the importance of lifestyle medicine in managing musculoskeletal disorders and improving patient outcomes.

Keywords

lifestyle medicine

musculoskeletal disorders

prevention

treatment

non-communicable diseases

personalized lifestyle interventions

interdisciplinary approach

recovery barriers

patient phenotypes

improve outcomes