05 MS Illness and Conditions Flashcards
Describe Osteitis Pubis
Irritation or overuse of the joint between the pubic bones of the pelvis
Patella tendonitis
Inflammation of the patella tendon
Tennis or golfers elbow
Swelling of the tendons in the elbow and arm
Describe Arthritis
Arthritis is characterised by inflammation of the joints in the body, causing pain and stiffness
Describe Juvenile arthritis
Arthritis that occurs in children under 16 years of age, where the immune system attacks healthy tissue in and around the joints of the body
Describe Osteoarthritis
A degenerative condition resulting from overuse, or wear and tear, of a joint, mostly affecting the weight-bearing joints of the hip, knee or ankle but can also affect the hands and spine
Describe back pain
Back problems can affect the bones, joints, tissues and nerves of the back
List the High-risk characteristics that make a sport more likely to cause injury
High levels of physical contact, High impact activity, Heavy physical demands, High training volume, Long seasons of competition with no breaks
Irritation or overuse of the joint between the pubic bones of the pelvis
Describe Osteitis Pubis
Inflammation of the patella tendon
Patella tendonitis
Swelling of the tendons in the elbow and arm
Tennis or golfers elbow
A degenerative condition resulting from overuse, or wear and tear, of a joint, mostly affecting the weight-bearing joints of the hip, knee or ankle but can also affect the hands and spine
Osteoarthritis
Back problems can affect the bones, joints, tissues and nerves of the back
Back pain
High levels of physical contact, High impact activity, Heavy physical demands, High training volume, Long seasons of competition with no breaks
High-risk characteristics that make a sport more likely to cause injury
