Introduction The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee joins the femur to the tibia. The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia is the fibula. The patella‚ also known as the knee-cap‚ is another one that makes up the knee joint. I decided to discuss this joint structure because of reoccurring knee injuries. The Knee Joint The knee joint is formed by the articulation of the distal end of the femur and the proximal end of the tibia. The fibula
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Musculoskeletal injuries are characterized by the presence of discomfort‚ disability‚ or persistent pain in the joint‚ muscles‚ tendons‚ and other soft tissues‚ caused or aggravated by repeated movement and prolong awkward or forced body posture (1). The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries is significant in many professions‚ and this has had a marked impact on professionals (2). The etiology and risk factors associated with many of these occupational injuries are not well understood
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A football player kicking a football is an example of a gross muscular skeletal muscle coordinating together to display the live-action potential of the chemistry between the functions of the nervous‚ muscular‚ and the skeletal system. For these actions to take place‚ the skeletal system must first be established and erected along with the cartilage‚ ligaments‚ and tendons attaching bones‚ muscle to bones‚ and articulation for movements. When a football player sprints on the field during a game
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Anatomy of The Human Body The Skeletal System Zygomatic Arch Fibula Vertebrae Cranium Tibia Patella Femur Ulna Radius Humerus Scapula Clavicle Phalanges Metatarsals Tarsals Ischium Phalanges Metacarpals Carpals Pubis Sacrum Ilium Ribs Sternum Mandible Vertebrae Cervical region – the main function of the cervical spine is to support the weight of the head Thoracic region –the main function of the thoracic spine is to protect the organs of the chest by providing
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constipation. She takes Miralax daily but states that it is not adequate. The provider will request for Movantik for the patient as the medication is specifically for opioid induced constipation. The patient reports that she wakes up with severe flexion to the right foot and must gently massage the foot and press it onto a flat surface to stop the contraction. She also has experienced increased swelling color changes to the bilateral feet. As per provider’s recommendation‚ the patient should continue
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hamstring relax‚ and the antagonist muscles for the backwards swing become the agonists. The illiopsoas and quadriceps then contract quickly to bring the leg forward in a swift motion. This movement is the execution phase of kicking a football. Hip flexion continues after the ball has been kicked in the follow through phase. The leg continues its swing and rises in the air after connecting with the ball. Once the leg reaches the apex of its anterior swing hip extends open so that the weight of the step
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Portfolio Task: Module 1 "Effective study skills are the sole foundation of a sound education". Study skills or study strategies are approaches applied to learning. They are generally critical to success in school‚ considered essential for acquiring good grades‚ and useful for learning throughout one’s life. Study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. Study
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1. Discomfort during Pregnancy Nausea ‚ Pyrosis and Vomiting Fatigue Breast Tenderness Palmar Erythema Constipation Muscle Cramps Hypotension Varicosities Hemorrhoids Heart Palpitations Frequent Urination Abdominal Discomfort Leukorrhea Backache Headache Dyspnea Ankle Edema Braxton Hicks Contractions 2. Definition: a. Amenorrhea - It is the absence of menstrual flow. b. Quickening - Is the first moment a woman feels fatal movement. - It is the first movement of the fetus
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Initial Evaluation - Ultrasound indicated inflammation and thickening of (R) supraspinatus tendon‚ subacromial bursitis and anterior acromion spurring - Chronic neck‚ shoulder and wrist pains suffered from work activities. Afraid to act in case of workplace ramifications - Mild hypertension (currently managed through dietary intervention) Diagnosis (R) supraspinatus tendonitis Symptoms - Constant (R) anterior shoulder‚ upper cervical and thoracic pain (VAS 5/10). VAS increases to
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Sport injuries have come to the forefront with the worldwide coverage of all sports. Of these injuries‚ the most common is knee injuries. A large portion of knee injuries are Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) stains and tears. Knee injuries are more predominate in contact sports such as football. However‚ they occur in other sports as well. To understand this injury (definition and diagram) The knee is a very complicated joint‚ and knee injuries can be very detailed
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