Musculoskeletal Health And Fitness

Question 1

What does a healthy muscle do?

Answer 1

It allows individuals to move freely and to keep the body responsive and strong. Determines quality of life.

Question 2

Health benefits of Musculoskeletal Fitness

Answer 2

1. Unrestricted ability to perform daily activities
   - Muscles are responsible for coordinated activities
2. Ability to cope with emergencies
3. Reduced injuries and disabilities
4. Healthy ageing and functional independence
   - Functional independence is the main determinants of quality of life
5. Healthy back
6. Self- esteem

Question 3

Physiological Health Benefits of Good MSK Fitness

Answer 3

• Muscular strength, endurance and power
• Bone mineral density
• Mental well-being
• Injury prevention

Question 4

Musculoskeletal Fitness and Risk for Disease

Answer 4

Improving MSK lowers the risk of these conditions and improves better living:

• ⬇️Cardiovascular Disease Risk
• ⬇️Obesity
• ⬆️Bone Health
• ⬇️Inciddence of falling
• ⬆️Independent living
• ⬆️Pyschological well-being

Question 5

Musculoskeletal Fitness and Quality of Life

Answer 5

• Concept of effort can determine how active you are
• Linked to chronic disease: the more active you are, the less risk of getting a disease
• Quality of life and ageing: The more fit you are now, the abler you will be living independently when you get older

Question 6

Can we maintain muscle mass as we age?

Answer 6

Your muscles are still adoptable as you age

Question 7

Exercise is Medicine concept

Answer 7

“If we could give every individual the right amount of care and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health” Hippocrates
- Encouraged concept that the body is designed for movement