Musculoskeletal system

Hippotherapy has been used as far back as the time of the Greeks. Hippocrates did a great deal of studying on this type of therapy process. Hippotherapy is a type of therapy that involves horses and people working together. The children will brush, tack, and ride their horse. Riding the horse allows the child to use their core more; therefore, improving their balance, and even motor functions. Through the years, hippotherapy has evolved and broken off into four separate types. There is: valuing,…

Currently only 21% of Americans meet the physical activity guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This has become a major concern in today's society, as many of its effects are being seen. One of ten deaths worldwide result from insufficient physical activity (WHO). Physical activity is any type of movement that requires energy. Being physically active contributes to a person's overall fitness, which is a general state of health and wellbeing. Physical…

called beta-amyloid may damage and destroy brain cells in several ways, including interfering with cell-to-cell communication. Tangles occur because brain cells depend on an internal support and transport system to carry nutrients and other essential materials throughout their long extensions. This system requires the normal structure and functioning of a protein called tau” (Mayo Clinic Staff). Alzheimer’s results in a vast amount of cells, synapses, and neurons lost in the brain, so it affects…

many body organs (Mohammad, H. A. et al., 2014). SLE is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting multiple organ systems including the skin, musculoskeletal system, kidneys, blood, heart, as well as the respiratory system. Central nervous system is also affected by the disease (Tsang, H. Y. H. et al., 2006). It is the most common multisystemic disorder facilitated through the immune system of the human body (Hussain, D. et al., 2014). This complex disease was characterized by the appearance of…

difficult diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Even though there is no cure for this condition there are a variety of treatment plans and ways to live with this condition. Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by a widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues (). It is sometimes referred…

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) represent a set of musculoskeletal disorders associated with the masticatory system and a number of symptoms. Pain is the most common symptom usually concentrated in masticatory muscles and/or temporomandibular joints (TMJs), but exacerbated by mandibular movement and stomatognathic functions. TMD seems to be of multifactorial etiology, including parafunctional habits, bruxism, deleterious body posture, occlusal features, growth abnormalities, trauma, overload…

Cervical Ligament Damage Following an Automobile Accident Whiplash injury can occur due to the sudden acceleration and deceleration forces acting on the neck (cervical vertebras) bringing about temporary or permanent harm to the ligaments. There are numerous ligaments present in the cervical region. The craniovertebral ligaments are most susceptible against high speed acceleration and deceleration during the head injury. Instabilities of the alar ligaments ought to be suspected when there is…

stress can put you at a high risk for having a heart attack or a stroke (American Psychological Association, 2016b). Endocrine system The adrenal glands are responsible for the release of adrenaline, which gives your body energy. In a stressful situation, your glands are working overtime with a constant steady flow of adrenaline. Your liver is also part of your endocrine system. During the fight or flight experience your liver produces extra sugars, which is not dangerous your body will just…

nervous system and any subluxations in your spine. Subluxations are restricted or misaligned vertebrae in your spine, causing pressure and pain to be transmitted to you through your nervous system. When chiropractic adjustments are made, it restores free motion and greatly reduces or eliminates the pain associated. There are a number of ways that spinal subluxations…

fit because the performance is based on the condition of his or her body. Therefore, for the best performance possible, their dynamic state of equilibrium requires proper maintenance. Since in the body, various organ systems are interdependent but require cooperation of other systems to work, they are made up of organs that work together closely. These organs are then further classified into different types of tissues with a common function including epithelial tissues, connective tissues,…