Muscular dystrophy

Knee Wraps: The Benefits and Drawbacks What are knee wraps? The knee wrap is similar to the wrist wrap regarding the logic that applies to both. Knee wraps are also to an “Ace” bandage, except that they are much thicker and stronger. The elastic material that is used to make the knee wrap is the same found in wrist wraps. The allowed width for knee wraps is 8 cm (3 inches), although they can sometimes be 2.0 meter, 2.5 meters or even 3.5 meters long. Advantages of using knee wraps The primary…

Urdhva Dhanurasana (or Upward-Facing Bow Pose), benefits the body, mind, energetic and emotional systems by increasing the “vital force around the heart (pran)”, as well as the “distributive force (vyana) throughout the body” through the stimulation of the postures deep backbend (Stryker, 2015). For this asana, I chose to move from the counterpose of Uttanasana to lie flat on the back. The preparatory position is assumed by bending the knees, placing the feet parallel and close to the hips, hip…

The wrist or carpus is a highly mobile structure composed of many small bones and joints. In the anatomy of the human hand, a total of 13 bones form part of the wrist- eight carpal bones- scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate; and five metacarpal bones which are joined along with two long bones of the forearm- the radius and the ulna (Platzer 2004). This complex system of articulations works in unison to provide a global range of motion for the wrist…

ANEQ 305 Muscles in Racehorses There are many ways in which researchers can examine muscles of thoroughbred racehorses. They can look at the amount of, and different types of muscle fibers found in thoroughbreds, the muscles ability to adapt to high intensive exercise, the effects from changing the inclination the horse is exercising on, and if age and gender affect the way the muscles react. The thoroughbred horse stems back to a founder stallion that makes up 95% paternal and 9 to 10…

What is inversion therapy? Inversion therapy is method where you are hanging inverted to relieve back pain and stretch the spine. This therapy works by shifting the body’s gravity, easing the pressure off the back and providing the traction for the spine. This upside down therapy is best for those people who are suffering from sciatica, poor circulation, scoliosis and chronic lower back pain. It is a technique of being upside down while hanging by the ankle or feet in order to have the…

The patient may benefit from additional therapies and treatments. When speech gets more difficult, the patient may opt for speech lessons, which could be beneficial. They should avoid foods that are hard to swallow, as well as make sure that they are receiving efficient amounts of the recommend daily nutrients. A healthy diet is important in prolonging the patient’s life. A feeding tube may eventually be inserted when swallowing becomes too difficult for the patient. The patient may also benefit…

Vascular anomalies are a serious medical condition that affect blood vessel formation in as many as 1 in 10 people (Richter and Suen 2015). Vascular anomalies can be divided into two broad categories: vascular tumors and vascular malformations (Richter and Suen 2015). Vascular tumors, also known as hemangiomas, are characterized by rapid growth with most undergoing involution once the patient has reached a certain age (Richter and Suen 2015). On the other hand, vascular malformations are…

Phase III • Topic- For my topic I focused on Weight Gain, in regards to lean muscle mass. As a Strength coach with Tech athletics this will help not only my body, but will also help in my career as many athletes will have a goal that fall under this topic. Athletes who have the desire to add lean mass to the frame will need a reliable program and nutritional advice. My goal was to gain 15 pounds by December. I started off at 215 pounds and wanted to get to 230. My body fat percentage was 10% and…

The following article will discuss the effects that Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids can have on muscle development in the human body. Anabolic-androgenic steroids are commonly known for being taken for personal use but, there are many medical conditions where anabolic-androgenic steroids must be used and this will also be discussed. Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetic drugs related to the male sex hormones called androgens and the term anabolic, refers to the growth of skeletal…

Since the 1990’s, Creatine has become the most popular performance enhancer used by athletes. Scientist had been skeptical of the risk factors in the use of creatine, but studies have shown this product is proven to be safe when taken properly. This supplement is effective and has been shown to increase muscle mass and enhance muscle performance. Experts also have proven that creatine helps prevent muscle cell damage and reduces muscle fatigue after training. Some individuals may think this…