The Paediatric Global MSK Task Force acknowledges the importance of children and young people in a life course approach to optimising MSK health for all.

It is estimated that MSK problems affect 1 in 8 children and young people including trauma, orthopaedic, rheumatic and congenital conditions as well as the consequences of obesity.

The aims of Paediatric Global MSK Task Force are:

• To raise awareness and describe the impact of MSK conditions on the lives of children and young people.
• To identify and share exemplar ‘models of good practice’ to address unmet need with focus on models of clinical care and education and training of the workforce.
• To promote healthy joints and bones in healthy children through diet, exercise and avoidance of injury.

Read the full article of the aims and work of the Task Force here: The paediatric global musculoskeletal task force – ‘towards better MSK health for all’ Helen E. Foster, Christiaan Scott, Carl J. Tiderius, Matthew B. Dobbs. Pediatr Rheumatol 18, 60 (2020)