PROTECTING CORE TALENT STARTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH CARE
Comprehensive musculoskeletal health care enables businesses to protect their core workforce, boost productivity, reduce healthcare costs, and build a sustainable talent retention strategy.
1/16/2026 9:27:12 AM
Musculoskeletal disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s workplace, largely driven by poor posture and seemingly harmless daily habits. These conditions not only affect individual health but also lead to reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs for businesses.
As a result, musculoskeletal health care is increasingly recognized as a critical component of modern human resource management strategies, playing a vital role in talent retention and sustainable workforce development.
KEY STATISTICS HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH ON WORK CAPACITY
▪️ One in three people over the age of 35 experiences osteoarthritis.
(Vietnam Rheumatology Association)
▪️ Lower back pain is the leading cause of work disability worldwide.
(World Health Organization – WHO)
▪️ Musculoskeletal conditions account for approximately 51% of long-term sickness absence cases.
(CIPD – Health and Wellbeing at Work Report 2023)
These figures reveal a hard truth: musculoskeletal pain silently erodes productivity, drives up workforce replacement costs, and undermines workforce stability, an essential foundation of any sustainable business growth strategy.
1/ COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE
▪️Neck, shoulder, and upper back pain
▪️Lower back pain
▪️Joint stiffness and generalized muscle fatigue
▪️Rounded shoulders, forward head posture
▪️Chronic shoulder and back pain
▪️Early spinal degeneration
▪️Carpal tunnel syndrome
▪️Wrist and elbow tendinitis
▪️Numbness and weakness in the hands
▪️Neck and shoulder muscle strain
▪️Myofascial pain syndrome
▪️Radiating pain and persistent, hard-to-resolve discomfort
2/ “HIDDEN” CAUSES OF WORKPLACE-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
According to MSc., MD., Specialist Level I Nguyen Van Hoang Tam, Orthopaedics and Traumatology Specialist at CarePlus, contributing factors to musculoskeletal pain include:
▪️Prolonged sitting or standing due to job demands
▪️Poor or improper working posture
▪️Psychological factors such as chronic stress and sustained pressure
▪️Underestimating early warning signs or delaying medical consultation and treatment
3/ PROACTIVE SCREENING: THE GOLDEN KEY TO PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION
Having partnered with over 1,000 enterprises annually, CarePlus provides comprehensive musculoskeletal health care solutions for the workforce, helping businesses reduce healthcare costs and sick leave while enhancing overall work performance.
The Musculoskeletal Department at CarePlus brings together a highly experienced and dedicated team of specialists in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine. All doctors hold internationally recognized professional certifications and have many years of practice at leading hospitals.
CarePlus also prioritizes the integration of advanced medical equipment powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support highly accurate diagnostics of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, enabling the development of personalized treatment plans for each patient.
CT scan system powered by AI
▪️ DotGO automation for consistent imaging
▪️ Fast scan speed with high resolution
▪️ Enhanced patient experience with open design
▪️ Up to 97% noise reduction with Quiet Suite technology
MRI scan system powered by AI
▪️ Improved standardization with GO technologies
▪️ High image quality and resolution
▪️ Fast scanning time
▪️ Reduced radiation exposure, ensuring patient safety
Highlighted services:
▪️Consultation, screening, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions
▪️Therapeutic exercise guidance and rehabilitation support
▪️Advanced non-surgical interventional procedures, including: Joint aspiration, Intra-articular injections, Tendon injections, Soft tissue injections
▪️Musculoskeletal ultrasound
▪️X-ray imaging of bones, joints, and the spine
▪️Bone mineral density testing and body composition analysis
▪️CT scans of bones and the spine
▪️MRI scans of the joint, cervical spine, lumbar spine, and DWI whole body MRI
4/ DOCTOR’ RECOMMENDATIONS: WHAT CAN BUSINESSES DO TO PROTECT MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH?
▪️Encourage simple stretching and muscle-relaxation exercises for 5 minutes every 2–3 working hours.
▪️Organize health-focused talk shows or workshops to help employees recognize early signs and risks of musculoskeletal disorders.
▪️Incorporate musculoskeletal examinations into periodic employee health screening programs.
Musculoskeletal health is the cornerstone of a sustainable workforce. Investing in employee health today is an investment in the future of core talent, one that yields measurable returns in productivity, optimized healthcare budgets, and stronger employee retention.
CarePlus is always ready to partner with your organization in designing comprehensive and effective workforce healthcare strategies. For more information, please contact corporate@careplusvn.com
CAREPLUS INTERNATIONAL CLINICS
Associate of Singapore Medical Group
Hotline: 1800 6116
Email: info@careplusvn.com
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