Musculoskeletal disorders

Common musculoskeletal disorders in people with developmental disability include:

• scoliosis
• contractures
• hip problems (eg congenital dislocation, subluxations)
• osteoarthritis.

Musculoskeletal disorders are especially common in cerebral palsy; see Musculoskeletal conditions in people with cerebral palsy.

Musculoskeletal problems should be addressed as early as possible; for children, see also Early childhood intervention services.

For advice on optimising mobility in people with musculoskeletal problems, see Mobility problems.