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Why Treating Arthritis Takes More Than a Physical Approach

INDUSTRY CASE STUDY: MUNICIPAL WORKERS | JULY 2023

How Back & Joint Pain Impacts Municipal Workers

For municipal workers—whose average age is 49.3 years—musculoskeletal (MSK) issues like osteoarthritis (OA) are common. Studies show that workers with OA miss an average of 2 more work days per year than workers without OA (OAA, 2023). Considering the size of this segment—7.6 million employees—joint pain takes a toll on this industry (BLS, 2023). But the answer to solving MSK pain for municipal workers takes more than a physical approach. One-third of individuals with OA over the age of 45 also suffer from depression or anxiety—co-morbidities which can worsen pain and outcomes. To effectively deal with MSK issues, a whole-person approach that supports physical and mental health together is key.

How whole-person MSK care solved this employee’s pain

A 65-year-old municipal worker who had been battling chronic knee pain from OA—even after two joint replacements—was feeling depressed and out of options. When she heard about Vori Health through her employer, she immediately signed up.

Download the case study to learn how the support of an integrated, doctor-led care team quickly lowered this employee’s pain from a 5/10 to a zero and helped her get back to enjoying life again.

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