KINE 1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Neuromuscular Junction, Lower Motor Neuron, Myasthenia Gravis

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 1020
• Professor: Heather Edgell

Document Summary

Who states: worldwide msk disorders are among the leading reasons for people contacting a physician, taking time away from work and/or becoming disabled. Body structure and function; acute/short term activity interruptions (muscle fatigue) Any restrictions to participation in life activities (diseases) Structure/function interruptions transient and reversal decrease in muscle function- manifests itself in minutes to hours muscle fatigue. Activity limitations injury or damage and associated pain leading to impaired movement days to years pain and soreness. Any restriction injury leading to chronic disability, degeneration and loss of muscle (ongoing) diseases. Structure/function interruptions decrements in muscular performance with continued effort accompanied by general sensations of tiredness". When a skeletal muscle is repeatedly stimulated, the tension the fibre develops eventually decreases, even though the stimulation continues. Rarely caused by a single factor; type and intensity of exercise, fibre type, training status and diet. Activity limitations injury or damage and associated pain leading to impaired movement days to years.