musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
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Five from musculoskeletal injuries and two by sudden death.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Hours of repetitive massage work can lead to fatigue, strain injuries and long-term musculoskeletal disorders.
—Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Managing musculoskeletal pain: A regular yoga practice can help reduce muscle pain through physical movements and its effects on the brain’s pain receptors.4
Gentle on joints: Since most of the poses are practiced lying down, restorative yoga is gentle on joints.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Both providers specialize in musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, but orthopedists might perform surgery.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Hours of repetitive massage work can lead to fatigue, strain injuries and long-term musculoskeletal disorders.
—Dennis Ledenkof, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Managing musculoskeletal pain: A regular yoga practice can help reduce muscle pain through physical movements and its effects on the brain’s pain receptors.4
Gentle on joints: Since most of the poses are practiced lying down, restorative yoga is gentle on joints.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Both providers specialize in musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, but orthopedists might perform surgery.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024
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musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
musculoskeletal defects
the musculoskeletal organization of the arm
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