factors affecting body alignment Flashcards
(10 cards)
A person’s age and musculoskeletal and nervous system development affect posture, body proportion, body mass, body movements, and reflexes
growth and development
both under nutrition and over nutrition can influence body alignment and mobility
nutrition
Under nutrition
- it causes bone deformity during growth
vitamin d deficiency
inadequate calcium intake and vitamin D synthesis, and intake increase the risk of osteoporosis
Obesity can distort movement and stress, joints, adversely affecting posture, balance, and joint health
people value regular exercise is often the result of family influencers
Personal values and attitudes
Values about physical appearance also influence some people’s participation in regular exercise
Personal values and attitudes
Temperature
Proper hydration
Availability of recreational facilities
Neighbourhood safety
external factors
what are the four external factors?
Temperature
Proper hydration
Availability of recreational facilities
Neighbourhood safety
Limitations to movement may be medically prescribed for some health problems
Prescribe limitations