Looking at the BIG Picture of Musculoskeletal Pain in Obesity-Looking at the BIG Picture of Musculoskeletal Pain in Obesity

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Video Summary

In this video, the speakers discuss various topics related to musculoskeletal pain and obesity. They discuss the role of weight loss through diet and exercise in managing musculoskeletal conditions in obese patients. They also touch on the role of rehabilitation and improved pain control in helping patients achieve success in weight loss. The speakers review the concept of body mass index (BMI) and how obesity is defined. They discuss the prevalence of obesity in the United States and the importance of increasing activity levels to combat the obesity epidemic. The speakers explore the relationship between obesity and osteoarthritis, specifically focusing on the impact of activity levels and symptoms. They highlight the importance of encouraging patients to gradually increase their activity levels and emphasize the concept of "start low and go slow." The speakers also touch on the role of orthobiologics in managing musculoskeletal pain in obese patients. They discuss the use of non-cell-based and cell-based orthobiologic injections, as well as the potential considerations for patient selection, procedure technique, and post-procedure care. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the big picture of musculoskeletal pain and obesity.

Keywords

musculoskeletal pain

obesity

weight loss

diet

exercise

rehabilitation

body mass index

activity levels

osteoarthritis

orthobiologics