Description
Identify the patient`s orthopaedic injuries such as fractures, dislocations, torn ligaments, sprains, and strains, tendon injuries, pulled muscles, ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, and scoliosis, arthritis and osteoporosis, bone tumours, muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, club foot and unequal leg length, abnormalities of the fingers and toes and growth abnormalities.
Alternative labels
identify musculoskeletal conditions
diagnose muscular and skeletal conditions
identify orthopaedic injuries or diseases
diagnose musculo-skeletal conditions
analyse musculoskeletal conditions
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Diagnose musculoskeletal conditions is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Chiropractor: Chiropractors are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. They are independent primary health care professionals.
Osteopath: Osteopaths provide therapeutic treatment of disorders in the musculoskeletal system to patients with physical issues such as back pain, joint pain and digestive disorders. They mainly use manipulation of the body tissues, touch, stretching and massage techniques to relieve the patients` pain and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Optional skill
Diagnose musculoskeletal conditions is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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