Bone and joint-related issues are among the leading causes of disabilities worldwide. Here's how you can prevent these conditions or minimize their risk.

• Adopt an active lifestyle and perform exercises that increase your musculoskeletal strength. Stretch before and after the workout to avoid injuries.
• People with orthopedic issues should avoid high-impact exercises. Walking with weights is an excellent way to increase muscle strength without straining the muscles.
• Focus on your diet and ensure that nutritional components are incorporated into it.
• Wear comfortable footwear and ensure that the fitting is right to prevent circulation to the feet from being affected.
• Work on your posture and keep your feet planted on the ground while sitting.
• Make it a point to move each joint through its full range of motion. This alleviates pain and also helps in sustaining mobility. The movements should be slow and gentle with no overextension.
• Don't forget to extend and flex your joints according to their function.
• Pick items up using your legs instead of your lower back. Cradle heavy items close to your body while carrying them.
• Use your larger joints more and weaker joints only according to their strength. Distribute weight equally on your hands while carrying objects.