In fact, nearly one in five health care visits relate to musculoskeletal conditions, including 66 million annual visits for bone and joint issues, 52 million for lower back pain, and 14 million for childhood injuries. These afflictions, which seldom make headline news, compromise the anatomical structure that enables us to move through the world, often halting the most ordinary tasks and pleasures. Yet, diminished activity compounds musculoskeletal problems, leading to muscle atrophy, inability to sleep, and depression. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For individuals living with preexisting disabilities, exercise is even more critical for well-being. Despite the cumulative impact of these day-to-day impediments, conventional medical responses are often limited to managing persistent symptoms.<\/p>\n
Here at Spaulding<\/strong>, a proactive approach to musculoskeletal rehabilitation merges with cutting edge, research-based therapies and opportunities for active sports and exercise. Through this Center, and under the guidance of Dr. Ambrosio, we are cultivating a multi-disciplinary team of investigators committed to accelerating scientific discoveries and intensifying the pace of medical advancement so that next generation therapeutics become rapidly available to our patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Our History<\/h2><\/div>