A Healthy Musculoskeletal System
A Healthy Musculoskeletal System
Cris Lambdin
HCA240 Health & Disease; Understanding Pathos of Pathology
February 16, 2012
Dr. Lorie Larson
Are you age 50 or older? Do your bones ache; do your joints hurt, or your muscles ache? If so you may be experiencing early symptoms of arthritis or osteoporosis, two of the most common problems with maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system. You should know that you are not alone, and there are many things you can do for yourself. Number one being; consult a physician, early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important in managing and fighting both arthritis and osteoporosis.
Learn of your risk factors for developing either arthritis or osteoporosis. Risk Factors | Arthritis | Osteoporosis | Age | Increases with age * | Increases with age | Gender | Most common in Women | Most common in women, (small frame & thinned boned) | Genetics | Family History | Family History History of Anorexia | Ethnicity | | Caucasian and Asian | Diet | Unhealthy diet | Unhealthy Diet & Low Calcium or Vitamin D intake | Obesity | Excessive weight | Excessive weight | Smoking | Tobacco use | Tobacco use | Alcohol | Excessive consumption | Excessive consumption | Lifestyle | Inactivity | Inactivity | Occupation | Repetitive tasks * | | Injury | Joint Injuries (car accidents, etc.) or joint infections | |
*People of all ages can develop arthritis, children, teens, and adults; it is most common among those over age 65. *Machine operators, seamstresses, printmakers, farmers and those exposed to asbestos. Chart References; (CDC, 2011), (CDC, 2012), (Smith, J., & G., 1997-2005) and (Surgeon General, 2002)
Physical activity/exercise and a healthy diet seem to be two of the most effective components in maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system. The bones of our skeleton
Cris Lambdin
HCA240 Health & Disease; Understanding Pathos of Pathology
February 16, 2012
Dr. Lorie Larson
Are you age 50 or older? Do your bones ache; do your joints hurt, or your muscles ache? If so you may be experiencing early symptoms of arthritis or osteoporosis, two of the most common problems with maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system. You should know that you are not alone, and there are many things you can do for yourself. Number one being; consult a physician, early diagnosis and treatment are extremely important in managing and fighting both arthritis and osteoporosis.
Learn of your risk factors for developing either arthritis or osteoporosis. Risk Factors | Arthritis | Osteoporosis | Age | Increases with age * | Increases with age | Gender | Most common in Women | Most common in women, (small frame & thinned boned) | Genetics | Family History | Family History History of Anorexia | Ethnicity | | Caucasian and Asian | Diet | Unhealthy diet | Unhealthy Diet & Low Calcium or Vitamin D intake | Obesity | Excessive weight | Excessive weight | Smoking | Tobacco use | Tobacco use | Alcohol | Excessive consumption | Excessive consumption | Lifestyle | Inactivity | Inactivity | Occupation | Repetitive tasks * | | Injury | Joint Injuries (car accidents, etc.) or joint infections | |
*People of all ages can develop arthritis, children, teens, and adults; it is most common among those over age 65. *Machine operators, seamstresses, printmakers, farmers and those exposed to asbestos. Chart References; (CDC, 2011), (CDC, 2012), (Smith, J., & G., 1997-2005) and (Surgeon General, 2002)
Physical activity/exercise and a healthy diet seem to be two of the most effective components in maintaining a healthy musculoskeletal system. The bones of our skeleton
References: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (2011). Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion disease/resources/publications/aag/arthritis.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (2012) Pain Reliever. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from, http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/pa_ overview.htm#activeolderadults Hughes, M. D.C., LiveStrong.com, (2010). Behaviors That Protect & Promote the Health Of the Skeletal System Smith, J., and Smith, G., Aim for Health, (1997-2005). Body Frame Health, The Musculoskeletal System February 16, 2012, from, http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/bonehealth/ workshop_report/pdf/Summary_Final.PDF