Muscular disorders

Kyla TempongkoJulio Castaneda

☞ We produce lactic acid during exercise. The effect of lactic acid is to overwork the muscles, results to fatigue.

☞It is important to stretch before and after exercise to distribute the lactic acid.

☞During rest, the joints of the body replace the supplies of lubricants they have used up.

☞It is important to rest and drink plenty of water to minimize the fatigue.

0There are several ways of preventing muscular disorders, the best way to prevent is through the observance of proper posture and proper exercise.

TERM DEFINITION CAUSE EFFECT

Tendonitis Inflammation of Tendons

Excessive stress causes tendons to inflame

Inflammation and pain on the muscles

Cramp Continuous painful involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle.

It is sometimes caused by an imbalance of the salts in the body, but is more often a result of fatigue, imperfect posture, or stress.

Pain.Possibly inability to perform 

 Fibrositis Inflammation of connective tissues on muscles. Affects the trunk and back muscles.

It may be a symptom of another disease, such as Sciatica, but in most cases the cause is unknown.

Pain and stiffness

TERM DEFINITION CAUSE EFFECT

Muscle Fatigue Tiredness following prolonged or intense activity

May be due to de-hydration and the waste products of metabolism.

Tired/aching muscles.

Atony A state in which muscles are floppy, lacking their normal elasticity.

Still unknown for dependent causes

Soft and floppy muscles

Muscular Dystrophy

A hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles

Each form of muscular dystrophy is caused by a genetic mutation that's particular to that type of the disease.

Walking patternsStiff and restricted jointsTightness of musclesDrooping eyelidsCurvature of the spineInability to walk