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Beschreibung
Karteikarten von Ross Conway, aktualisiert more than 1 year ago
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Erstellt von Ross Conway
vor etwa 10 Jahre
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OSTEOPOROSIS
- Skeletal Disorder
- Bones become more porous
- Density deteriorates over time
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Osteoporosis (image/jpg)
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FACTORS - Sedentary lifestyle/Immobility - Lack of physical activity in youth PREVENTION - Weight bearing activities increase the calcium deposits in the bones, increasing bone density |
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OSTEOARTHRITIS
+ Skeletal disorder
+ Breakdown of cartilage at joints
+ Happens through repetitive use
+ Unknown cause
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Osteoarthritis (image/jpg)
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FACTORS +Obesity and Age are common factors + Injuries: can lead to arthritis in those joints in later life PREVENTION +Muscle strengthening exercises to support joints + Aerobic exercises to help muscle/bone |
| GROWTH PLATE + Similar to a break but doesn't show on X-Rays as it is cartilage + Can seriously hinder growth where injury occurs | FACTORS + Impact injuries are most common cause - sports like football rugby etc. HOW ARE THEY TREATED + Immobilization + Manipulation / Surgery + Strengthening |
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JOINT STABILITY
+ Occurs when the resistance offered by musculo-skeletal tissues is weak
+ Caused mainly by inactivity
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Joint_Stability (image/jpg)
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FACTORS + Inactivity leads to: -Less synovial fluid in joint -Less elastic ligament - Muscle shortening - Reduced flexibility + High impact activities can damage musculo-skeletal tissue |
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