additonal factors Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what are the additional factors towards the skeletal system
A
arthritis
age
osteoporosis
2
Q
what is arthritis
A
where there is inflammation within a joint resulting in pain and stiffness
3
Q
what causes arthritis
A
wear and tear over a period of time du to bones rubbing together and a reduce in cartilage
4
Q
how to prevent arthritis
A
weight bearing
dynamic stretching
resistance exercises
5
Q
what is osteoporosis
A
it is the weakening of bones due to loss of calcium, bone density decreases becoming brittle
6
Q
what is osteoporosis also known as
A
brittle bones
7
Q
how to prevent osteoporosis
A
resistance training
8
Q
how are children affected by osteoporosis
A
they are prone to injury when using resistance training as their growth plate are still developing
