A&p 1 System Project

The Skeletal System & Osteoarthritis

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By Julie, Cat, & Ayla

Functions of the Skeletal System 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Protection Structure Movement Storage Blood cell production

Osteoarthritis occurs when…  Hyaline cartilage covering articulating surfaces degrades over time  Bone surfaces meet and grind together without cartilage to cushion

Joints can become weak in the articulating surfaces because…       

Poor nutrition Dehydration Injury Genetic propensity Muscle weakness or tightness Obesity Ageing

Symptoms      

acute pain range of motion loss fluid filled joints burning pain spasms crackling sound when joint move

Various Joints Affected by Osteoarthritis

Prevention        

Center of gravity Posture deviation & postural symmetry Drag: amount of pull or tensile force on tissue Maintain healthy weight Stretching Genetic tendency Exercise range of motion Keep moving

Health & treatment       

Tai Chi Chi Gong Yoga Swimming Resistance Training Walking Joint Tractioning

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Hydrotherapy Topical Capsicum Cream Non-vigorous activites Massage and Bodywork Postural awareness to generate strength & power  Skeletal system effeciency

Massage Benefits      

encourages circulation manages pain with ongoing treatment helps with stiffness and spasm detererioration is slowed increases tissue pliability focuses on objective outcome