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Fitness Injuries
Health
Asthma• Narrowing of the
bronchial tubes with secretion of mucous.
• Causes – pollen, allergies, changes in temp (warm to cold, moist to dry), stress
• Signs/ Symptoms – problems with inhaling, want to sit leaning forward
Heart Problems
Coronary heart disease (CHD) – – the accumulation of fatty deposits on arterial walls.
(also called “atherosclerosis”)
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – – Substance found in blood that contributes to the
formation of fatty deposits on arterial walls.
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) – – a substance found in blood that prevents the
formation of fatty deposit in arterial walls.
Angina Cause – plaque buildup in the arteries, narrowing blood flowSigns/ Symptoms – weakness, sweating, difficulty breathing, pain
Heart Attack Cause – plaque buildup in the arteries, blocking blood flowSigns/ Symptoms – weakness, sweating, difficulty breathing, pain
Ways to reduce Eat the correct Fat (Monounsaturated,
polyunsaturated are okay)Eat Nuts, Fish & diets with high fiberAvoid coffee, Salt and SugarIncrease your exercise
Stroke – blood clot
Aneurysm – ruptured blood vessel
Blood PressureSystolic – measurement of pressure against the artery walls when the
heart is pumpingDiastolic – measurement of pressure against the artery walls when the
heart is at rest
Examples Systolic DiastolicNormal 120 or below 80 or belowHypertension 120 – 139 80 – 90High 140 or above 90 or above
Ways to reduceAvoid salt, sugar, caffeine, limit alcoholIncrease vegetable intake (potassium)ExerciseStop smoking
Anemia
The three main classes of anemia include
• excessive blood loss
• excessive blood cell destruction
• deficient red blood cell production
Signs/ Symptoms – fatigue, dizziness, irritability, headaches, pale appearance
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Cause – decrease in cartilage around joints
Signs/ Symptoms – pain, stiffness, limited motion, cracking
Muscle Injuries
Strains – tearing of muscle fibers
Contusion – rupturing of blood vessels
Tendonitis – inflammation of tendons
Hernia –
Protrusion of body cavity contents through the abdominal wall
Bone Injuries
Sprain – occurs to a ligament
Fracture – break in continuity of a bone
Subluxation – bone comes out of socket but goes back on its own
Dislocation – bone comes out of socket and needs help going back
Treatment
Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
Care:
R: rest
I: ice
C: compression
E: elevation