MSK disorders

Question 1

What are some musculoskeletal disorders

Answer 1

Osteoporosis

• overuse

Arthritis

• inflammatory

Question 2

What are the main functions of the skeletal system

Answer 2

Mineral homeostasis

Body size and shape

Mechanical support for movement

Protection of organs

Hematopoietic function

Question 3

Please describe the key anatomical structures of a synovial joint

Answer 3

Bone ends are covered by articular cartilage
- smoot surface, eliminates friction

Held in place by ligaments

• form a fibrous capsule
• dictate movement

Enclosed by the synovial membrane
- synovial fluid: joint lubricant

Question 4

what is exercise

Answer 4

Any physical movement that increases energy expenditure and heart rate above resting values

Question 5

Does exercise cause athritis

Answer 5

In the absence of joint injury there is no evidence to support this notion.

Question 6

How can resistance exercise improve joint alignment

Answer 6

Muscle/tendon strength increase

Joint stability increase

Abnormal loading and malalignment decrease

Cartilage breakdown decrease

Question 7

What is a barrier to exercise: Patient

Answer 7

Lack of specialised exercise programs

Question 8

What are some exercise facilitators - patient

Answer 8

Knowledgable instructors

doctors support