Fast Facts

• Health, social and welfare policies favouring early intervention in the area of MSDs are needed to maintain a European workforce that is fit for work

• Musculoskeletal disorders undermine a productive and competitive European workforce

• Early detection and intervention are proven to be effective in the long-term management of musculoskeletal disorders and prevention of disability

• Staying in work has social and economic benefits for patients and the societies in which they live

• Fit for Work brings together for the first time key stakeholders from both the work and health arenas to drive important policy changes, armed with a solid evidence base

• Governments, business, the healthcare community and patients need to collaborate to deliver interventions that allow those living with MSDs to retain jobs, maintain access to employment and maximise their quality of working life