Description

Musculoskeletal disorders are an increasing healthcare issue globally and one of the leading causes of disability. For patients suffering with musculoskeletal disorders, a stay in hospital or a visit to the doctor can be extremely painful, and the cost of treatment quickly escalates to exorbitant levels. In addition, these patients are at risk of further complications arising from their conditions due to lack of mobility, as in many cases, patients are unable to stand up or walk without assistance or the aid of a care giver. Lengthy periods of being confined to a bed could also lead to loss of muscle mass and pressure sores, which in turn requires further treatment or an extended stay in the facility.