Nasm Chronic Health, Physical, And Functional

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Arteriosclerosis

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A general term that refers to hardening and loss of elasticity of arteries

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Atherosclerosis

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Buildup of fatty plaque in arteries that lead to narrowing and reduced blood flow

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Peripheral vascular disease

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A group of diseases in which blood vessels become restricted or blocked typically as a result of atherosclerosis

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Obesity

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The condition of subcutaneous fat exceeding the amount of lean body mass

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Diabetes

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Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency which impairs carbohydrate usage in enhance his usage of fat and protein

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Hypertension

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Consistent elevated arterial blood pressure which if sustained at high enough levels is likely to induce cardiovascular or end organ damage.

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Valsalva maneuver

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A maneuver in which a person tries to exhale forcibly with a closed glottis (windpipe) So that no exits through the mouth or nose for example a lifting a heavy weight, Impedes the return of venous blood to the heart.

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Osteopenia

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A decrease in the calcification or density of Bone as well as reduce the bone mass

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Osteoporosis

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Condition in which there is a decrease in bone mass and density as well as an increase in the space between bones resulting in Porosity and fragility.

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Arthritis

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Chronic inflammation of the joints

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Osteoarthritis

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Arthritis in which Cartlidge becomes soft parade or thins out as a result of trauma or other conditions

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Arthritis primarily affecting connective tissue in which there is a thickening articular soft tissue and extension of synovial tissue over articular Cartlidge that had become eroded

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Cancer

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Any berries type of malignant neoplasms Most of which innovative surrounding tissues made metastasize to several sites and are likely to recover after attempted removal and to cause death of the patient unless adequately treated.

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Restrictive lung disease

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The condition of fibrous lung tissue which results in a decrease ability to expand the lung

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Chronic obstructive lung disease

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The condition of altered airflow through the lungs generally caused by airway obstruction as a result of mucus production

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Intermittent claudication

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The manifestation of the symptoms caused by peripheral arterial disease

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Peripheral arterial disease

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A condition characterized by the nearing of the major arteries that are responsible for supplying blood to the lower extremities