Impact of exercise

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  • Created on: 08-11-16 16:06
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  • The impact of exercise on the muscular and skeletal system
    • Positive impacts
      • There is an increase in peak bone mass
        • Exercise varies the line of stress and stimulates an increase in the amount of calcium salts deposited in the bone
      • Reduces the risk of osteoporosis
      • Increases joint stability
        • This is due to the development of strong ligaments healthy cartilage and good muscle tone
      • Posture and alignment is improved
        • The stabilizing muscles are strengthened
        • The strengthened muscles than help the body cope with external forces as they are mechanically efficient
      • Core stability is improved
        • The benefit of this is that it will support the lumbar spine and as a result reduces the risk of you developing lower back problems
    • Negative impacts
      • Joint dislocation can occur
        • If the articulating bones are forces from their normal position then the joint may cease to function properly
      • Osteoarthritis
        • The articular cartilage may become damaged or in some cases wear away
          • This then exposes the bone tissue and this can lead to the formation of bone spurs
            • The joint will then become swollen and painful and movement is severely limited
      • Joint sprain
        • This is a joint injury that stretches or tears a ligament.
          • Constant wear and tear from physical activity can cause stretching of the ligament and this will reduce joint stability
      • Growth plate injuries
        • This can result in abnormal growth of bone tissue (accelerated or decrease) or may stop bone growth all together

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