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Every organ and system within the body are affected by aging. Bones constantly change through a process of formation and absorption that’s called remodeling. This balance can change over time, resulting in a loss of bone tissue. Ligaments are the connective tissue that’s located between the bones. Over time, ligaments can become less elastic and result in reduced flexibility. This can result in an increased chance for injuries or mysterious pains.
Joint motion can also become more restricted with age. This is due to changes in the tendons and the ligaments. When cartilage starts to break down from being used for a lifetime, these joints can become inflamed and arthritic.
It’s possible to counteract the effects of aging on ligament injuries by exercising more often. Even a sedentary lifestyle can cause changes in the musculoskeletal system simply from lack of use, rather than aging. Joints can become stiffer due to the connective tissue within the ligaments and tendons becoming more rigid and brittle over time. This can also lead to a limit in the range of motions that the muscles can perform.
The most common age group to be affected by lack of exercise are people who are older than 50 years of age. Ligament injuries can be prevented by stretching, which helps to maintain ligament and joint flexibility. Walking and weight training are also good to help increase muscle mass, strength, and flexibility of ligaments. Even a few hours a week can help people to continue their regular daily activities without having to stress their bodies too much.
Long term exercise can also help to prevent the loss of muscle mass and prevent buildup of fat in the body that can affect your mobility. It will also enable your body to utilize oxygen more efficiently. Even 30 minutes a day of moderate activity can provide maximum health benefits. It’s never too late to start reversing the effects of aging on ligaments and to stop ligament injuries from occurring.
If you’re experiencing stiffness, soreness, or a loss of movement in your knees, elbows, or other joints, a visit to a sports medicine center to help diagnose and treat your condition is important. Your sports therapy doctor can assist in choosing the safest exercises and suggest a good diet plan and supplements that can help to reduce aging and potential ligamental injuries in the body.
Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries
Why Cartilage Tears and Work-Related Injuries Need to Be Diagnosed & Treated Many people work in demanding jobs where there’s a higher risk of injury to knees and elbows. You may have suffered an injury that you’re trying to ignore. You’re back at work, but the injury is lingering. It’s important to have cartilage tears and other work-related injuries properly diagnosed, so your physician can recommend a proper treatment plan. Treatment will help your injury to heal and prevent it from flaring up in the future. Plus, you’re entitled to workers’ compensation insurance while you recover. What is a Cartilage …
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Top Myths about Arthritis: Knowing the Facts Can Help You Manage it Better
Living with Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a painful condition that can make activities of daily living difficult, if not impossible. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of the disease, affects millions of Americans and is caused by wear and tear on a joint. It often affects the knee or the hip. Misconceptions about arthritis are prevalent, but knowing the facts can help people to better manage the disease. Here are the top myths and facts about arthritis: 1- MYTH: If you have arthritis, you shouldn’t exercise. FACT: It may seem counterintuitive, but the appropriate exercise can help many people feel better. Certain exercises, such as swimming or …
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Pediatric Orthopaedic Consultation for Concerning Leg Growth What is a Leg Length Discrepancy? Typically occurring in childhood, a leg length discrepancy is an orthopedic condition in which one leg grows a different length than the other. The severity and causes of this condition vary greatly and can often be connected to other orthopedic conditions. One important way of classifying leg length discrepancy is true leg length discrepancy and functional leg length discrepancy. In cases of functional leg length discrepancy, the legs are actually even in length but some other condition is causing the appearance of unevenness. With true leg length …
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