Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis & Age

Question 1

what is osteoarthritis

Answer 1

‘wear and tear’ of cartilage

produces inflammation and pain at a joint

Question 2

how can osteoarthritis be prevented

Answer 2

regular exercise allows synovial fluid to reduce friction at the joint and also provide minerals to maintain the health of the cartilage

Question 3

what is osteoporosis

Answer 3

brittle, easily damaged bones

due to lack of vitamin D, so depends heavily on diet

Question 4

how can osteoporosis be prevented

Answer 4

regular exercise stimulates mineral uptake to strengthen bones

Question 5

does weight lifting stunt growth in adolescents by damaging epiphyseal plates in long bones?

Answer 5

weight lifting or weight bearing exercise doesn’t stunt growth in adolescents

regular resistance exercise, if done properly, is beneficial to bone strength, through the bone remodelling process