PTA Exam: Other Systems Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+
Osteomalacia : softening of the bone Osteopenia : Too little bone; low bone mass Osteoporosis : Decreased bone density Most common bone disease Structures: vertebral bodies, hips, ribs, radius, and femur Risk factors for osteoporosis : - genetics - menopause - women men - aging 50 - inadequate physical activity 2 | P a g e - poor nutrition - excessive alcohol, tobacco, caffeine - meds Tx guidelines for osteoporosis : - resistance training: 8-10 exercises targeting major muscle groups (2-3x/week, 8- 12 reps) - aerobic exercise: 5 or more days (20 min vigorous exercise or 30 min moderate exercise) Spinal precautions for osteoporosis : - vertebral is wedged shaped - avoid spinal flexion and rotation - increased resistance intensity within structural capacity of bone RA joint S/S : - rubor, warmth, swelling - prolonged am stiffness - increased joint pain with activity RA systemic S/S : - sickness, fatigue, weight loss, fever - rheumatoid nodul
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