Musculoskeletal Health Quiz

What is the impact of poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health on the economy and healthcare system?

• It has no significant impact.

• It only affects the healthcare system.

• It has a huge impact on people, their employers, the NHS, and the wider economy.

• It only affects the economy.

How many working days are lost annually in the UK due to MSK conditions?

• Over 10 million

• Over 20 million

• Over 30 million

• Over 40 million

What percentage of GP consultations in England are accounted for by MSK conditions?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

By what year is it projected that over 15.3 million people in the UK will be over 65 years of age?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2035

• 2040

In which areas are MSK conditions more common?

• Areas of greater wealth

• Urban areas

• Areas of greater poverty

• Rural areas

What do musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect?

• Only your bones

• Only your muscles

• Your joints, bones, muscles, and sometimes nerves

• Only your nerves

What are some symptoms of MSK conditions?

• Fever and chills

• Pain, stiffness, limited movement, and disability

• Nausea and vomiting

• Headache and dizziness

What is a joint?

• A place where two muscles meet

• A place where two bones meet

• A place where two tendons meet

• A place where two ligaments meet

What is the largest joint in the body?

• Elbow

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Hip

What is the function of the knee joint?

• To allow the arm to rotate

• To support the body's weight and act as a hinge

• To connect the spine to the pelvis

• To allow the fingers to move