Beyond the needle: how metabolic health influences MSK outcomes and injection success

As our understanding of musculoskeletal disease evolves, a growing evidence base links many common MSK conditions to metabolic health. This session challenges the traditional view that conditions like osteoarthritis, capsulitis, and tendinopathy result only from ageing, degeneration, or mechanical overload, and explores their fascinating links to systemic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. This engaging, interactive session will explore what this means for clinicians working in MSK settings, including the practical implications when considering injection as a management option.

Drawing on the latest evidence, clinical experience, and interactive case discussion, this session aims to enhance understanding of metabolic health and how it may influence MSK outcomes, rehabilitation and injection success in clinical practice. This session is suitable for MSK multi-professionals, including medical doctors, physiotherapists, FCPs, advanced practice practitioners, osteopaths, chiropractors, and sport rehabilitators. This session will challenge conventional thinking and offer practical tips you can apply in clinical practice.