[HLTH 201] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (82 pages long!)

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Health Studies
• Course: HLTH201
• Professor: Shannon Freeman

Document Summary

Common chronic conditions, but not as deadly. Musculoskeletal disorders elders" most frequent complaint -> painful and restrict movement arthritis and osteoporosis are most common skeletal disorders for elderly. Most common type of arthritis, most reported chronic illness. Characterized by gradual deterioration of bone/cartilage w/in a joint (bone-on-bone causes inflammation) Decreased range of motion, swelling, deformities, stiffness, pain. No cure so focus is on reducing symptoms. Steroid meds can provide long-term relief, but bad side effects. Capsaicin (hot pepper extract) provides some relief. Other treatments: acupuncture, ginger, glucosamine-chondroitin, avocado-soybean oils, tai chi, yoga. Physical therapy helps strengthen muscles and keeps joints flexible. Aerobics, muscle strengthening, and range-of-motion exercises are effective. Not as common but more likely to cause pain, crippling, disfigurement. May also damage eyes, lungs, heart, and nerves. Usually occurs b/w ages of 20 and 50. 2 to 3 times more common in women than in men.