When supporting moving and positioning activities, it is important to remember that muscles can only move the bones at a joint foe only as far as the joint allows. Example the elbow and knee have limited movement trying to force these could inflict pain and also cause damage, nerve fibres run through the body and can become damaged using poor moving and handling techniques. 1.2 There are a number of conditions that can impact on the correct movement and positioning of a person. Arthritis; people suffering with this have painful and stiffness in joints and can also have limited movements. Care should be taken not to force movement beyond the person’s ability so as not to cause unnecessary pain.
1.1 The spinal column is made up of individual bones called vertebrae. In between the bones there are joints that connect these together - Not moving an individual correctly can cause ligaments to sprain. This is why individuals must never be dragged when being moved as this can cause joints to over stretch and then sprain the ligaments Muscles work by the fibres they contain contracting; this makes the muscle shorten. When the muscle shortens it pulls on the tendon and then on the bone to which it is attached. Muscles are connected to bones by tendons - When an individual is moved and positioned it is important this happens smoothly.
Muscles will weaken with age which causes stiffness and weakness to certain areas of the body. When moving or repositioning an individual it is important to be very careful because muscles can only move as much as they can. Bones in limbs are covered in tissue. It is vital to not put too much pressure on an individual’s arm, leg, and hands as it could lead to a fracture due to the fact bones aren’t as strong in elderly people. 1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement and positioning of an individual?
MCL Injuries in Athletes Playing any type of sports may be a lot of fun, but if you’re an athlete, you know yourself that having injuries is a part of it. If you do contact sports such as rugby, soccer or football, you are most likely familiar with MCL injury, or in layman’s term, a knee sprain. MCL stands for “medial collateral ligament.” This is one of the ligaments of the knee, a thick band of connective tissue located at the medial (or inner) side of the knee which protects and stabilizes your knee joint, and allows it to rotate. Though your medial collateral ligament functions to protect your knee joint, it is also one of the most commonly injured part of your knee; hence, sustaining an MCL injury. Understanding MCL Injury and Its
Bones are rigid, but they do bend, or give somewhat when an outside force is applied to them. When this force stops, bone returns to its original shape. For example, if you fall forward and land on your outstretched hand, there's an impact on the bones and connective tissue of your wrist as you hit the ground. The bones of the hand, wrist and arm can usually absorb this shock by giving slightly and then returning to their original shape and position. If the force is too great, however, bones will break, just as a plastic ruler breaks after being bent too far.
1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals. The adult human body contains 206 bones, within the hollows caused by these bones there are organs such as the brain, heart and lungs they also give the body a shape and provide support for the body. There are joins between these bones which allow movement and allow attachments for the muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage which control the movement. The back is prone to injury during moving and handling because the movement allowed by the vertebral joints is limited and people often use bad practices during moving and handling. The skeleton can be split into two parts the axial skeleton which is the skull, vertebra, sternum and ribs; and the appendicular skeleton which is made up of the lower libs, the pelvis, the upper limbs, the clavicles and the scapulae.
ACL or PCL injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are located in your knees. The ACL prevents your tibia from sliding forward while your PCL prevents it from sliding backward in reference to your femoral bone. Your ACL and PCL are important to stabilize your knees and support your weight and movement. Injuries to the ACL and PCL usually happen when playing sports or doing exercises that require an agile change in direction.
Any health condition which affects balance such as inner ear problems will affect mobility as balance is very important to mobility. To be mobile a person needs good balance, be able to stand straight, and be in good health with strong muscles and good co-ordination. Different health conditions can also be affected by mobility. 1.3 If a patients puts weight on a broken leg this would affect the healing of a break. When a person moves it puts stress on joints and muscled and patients with weak muscles on shortened calves which can be a result of walking incorrectly, will have to be taught how to walk properly using a full gait, pattern not missing any phases out.
Cartilage doesn’t have blood vessels, so it can’t heal itself. Damaged articular cartilage can irritate the joint, which may become inflamed and painful. When the injury is large enough, the cartilage no longer protects the bone underneath it; the pain increases, and if the injury is not treated it may get worse Humerus The function of the large head of the humerus is to allow for this great amount of movement. The humerus also provides various muscular attachment that provide for both extension and flexion of the arm. The distal end of the humerus articulates with the olecranon of the ulna and provides a very stable joint, which only allows for flexion of the arm and no extension.
Some causes of these injuries that can be avoided are, not warming up properly, poor technique, using equipment incorrectly, not taking the proper safety precautions, and overestimating your level of fitness, strength, and endurance. From these avoidable causes, they can lead to injuries like a strain muscle, bruises, concussions, and even possible broken bones. Though there are many ways to avoid injures, there are some that no matter what you do to be safe they can still occur. These types of injuries can vary on which sport the athlete plays. Some types of injuries like bruises, concussions, and broken bones can occur with any sport you play.