The Human Skeletal System Introduction The human skeletal system is comprised of both fused and individual bones; supported and supplemented by ligaments‚ tendons‚ muscles and cartilage. The skeletons purpose is to protect and support the delicate internal organs and provide a framework that allows the body to stand upright and move. It also produces blood cells and stores minerals that our body needs to function effectively. The skeletal system is a very important part of the human body. Without
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Radio Ad HCA/240 January 27‚ 2013 Radio Ad We know many people worry about the risks of getting arthritis and osteoporosis‚ as well as injuries from falls as you start climb the latter called age. We are doing this radio ad in promoting a healthier Muscular system well in to your retirement age. Although some chronic disease risk factors such as (family history‚ age or sex) are not able to be modified and so cannot be incorporated into prevention strategies‚ these factors can help to identify
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But once bones have been weak enough by osteoporosis‚ signs and symptoms may develop and include: • Back pain‚ caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebrae. • Loss of height over time. • A kyphotic posture. • A bone fracture that occurs much more easily than expected. Osteoporosis occurs in many people who have few or no risk factors for this condition. Often‚ patients do not report symptoms that would alert the clinician to suspect a diagnosis of osteoporosis; thus‚ this disease is a "silent thief"
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Osteoporosis Anatomy & Physiology 250 CASE - Module 2 Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone density that can progress silently over a long period of time. Osteoporosis has no symptoms until a fracture occurs‚ which causes bone pain‚ height loss‚ and abnormal spine curvature. If a fracture is determined to be due to osteoporosis‚ it is considered a pathological fracture‚ which is a break of a diseased or weakened bone without any identifiable trauma or following a minor injury that would
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Glorest Hall API MW 9:25 Osteoporosis: A periodontal perception Osteoporosis a bone disorder of compromised bone strength causing a person to increased risk of fractures. Whereas periodontal disease is a locally occurring immunoinflammatory response “body attacks self‚” to bacteria in the oral cavity resulting in alveolar bone “ the thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth socket on the bone that holds teeth the maxilla and the mandible‚” loss. Both disease entities show
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Osteoporosis is a disease where the bone density and the quality of the bone is reduced in individuals‚ which leads to a higher risk of fractures. Osteoporosis in women and the elderly the cause more serious issues which makes them frail and more likely to become injured. There are nearly 9 million incidents reported annually of fractures that are directly related to Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis accounts for 70-80% of all fractures sustained by women suffering from it. This makes osteoporosis a significant
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What causes osteoporosis? In childhood‚ bones grow and repair very quickly‚ but this process slows as you get older. Bones stop growing in length between the ages of 16 and 18‚ but continue to increase in density until you are in your late 20s. From about the age of 35‚ you gradually lose bone density. This is a normal part of ageing‚ but for some people it can lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures. Other things that increase the risk of developing osteoporosis include: diseases
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Context: Osteoporosis affects approximately 200 million people worldwide and approximately 14 million people in the United States. A decrease in estrogen levels in post-menopausal women puts them at a higher risk for osteoporosis and consequently leaves them at a higher risk for bone fractures. Certain types of physical activities and exercises have been shown to slow the effects of osteoporosis. Objective: The authors goal was to use previously conducted studies to determine which types of exercises
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List and describe several common risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Describe the key behaviors of someone trying to limit their risk of developing osteoporosis. Everywhere we turn these days we see celebrities that are on TV promoting various types of medication for one ailment or another. One of the commercials that plays quite often these days is with Sally Field telling women about medication to help prevent osteoporosis. While I don’t care for celebrities hawking medication on TV;
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she has a high loss and bone mass. 2. Which midlife health problem is of greatest personal concern to you? What steps can you take now to help prevent it? Osteoporosis is the greatest midlife health problem that is concerning for me‚ because I have a vitamin D deficiency and I do not exercise regularly. These are red flags and for osteoporosis.
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