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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In an interview with Fox News Digital, multi-specialist physician Dr. Azza Halim, who was also not involved in the study, agreed that prolonged sitting can be a risk factor for musculoskeletal issues.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One analysis of studies on lymphatic drainage massage found that the procedure can help with swelling and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, reducing pain and improving range of motion in patients.
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The causes of pain in this population are numerous — from arthritis and neuropathy to spinal and other musculoskeletal issues, often exacerbated by age and immobility.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
The clinical trial Parnevik participated in is aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease and treating musculoskeletal injuries and involves injecting mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in hopes of reducing inflammation and improving longevity biomarkers.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
One analysis of studies on lymphatic drainage massage found that the procedure can help with swelling and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, reducing pain and improving range of motion in patients.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2025
The causes of pain in this population are numerous — from arthritis and neuropathy to spinal and other musculoskeletal issues, often exacerbated by age and immobility.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
The clinical trial Parnevik participated in is aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease and treating musculoskeletal injuries and involves injecting mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in hopes of reducing inflammation and improving longevity biomarkers.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Musculoskeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musculoskeletal. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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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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