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muscle imbalance |
alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint |
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obesity |
the condition of being considerably overweight, and refers to a person with a body mass index of 30 or greater, or who is at least 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height |
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overweight |
refers to a person with a body mass index of 25 to 29.9, or who is between 25 to 30 pounds over the recommended weight for their height |
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blood lipids |
also known as cholesterol and triglycerides, blood lipids are carried in the bloodstream by protein molecules known as high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins |
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Diabetes Mellitus |
chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fats and proteins. |
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Type 1 Diabetes |
often referred to as juvenile diabetes because symptoms of the disease typically first appear in childhood, is the result of the pancreas not producing insulin. As a result, blood sugar is not optimally delivered into the cells, resulting in "hyperglycemia" or high blood sugar |
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Type 2 Diabetes |
is associated with obesity, particularly abdominal obesity, and accounts for 90 to 95% of all diabetes. Patients with type 2 diabetes usually produce adequate amounts of insulin; however, their cells are resistant and do not allow insulin to bring adequate amounts of blood sugar (glucose) into the cell. 80% of all patients with Type 2 Diabetes are overweight or have a history of excessive weight. |
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deconditioned |
a state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability |
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proprioception |
the cumulative sensory input to the central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement |
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proprioceptively enriched environment |
an unstable (yet controllable) physical situation in which exercises are performed that causes the body to use its internal balance and stabilization mechanisms |
