| Item Description: | 1. Introduction to OA, communication and person-centred care 2. History taking and physical assessment 3. Diagnosis, risk factors for OA progression, and recognising comorbidities 4. Core components of best evidence OA care: Management planning, education, supporting self-management and behaviour change 5. Core components of best evidence OA care: Physical activity, exercise and therapeutic exercise 6. Core components of best evidence OA care: Weight control 7. Adjunctive rehabilitative interventions 8. Pharmacotherapy 9. Surgical interventions 10. The interdisciplinary team, service and professional development. |
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