1. Fitness Injuries
Health

5. 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

8. 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.

9. Angina
Cause – plaque buildup in the arteries, narrowing blood flow
Signs/ Symptoms – weakness, sweating, difficulty breathing, pain
Heart Attack
Cause – plaque buildup in the arteries, blocking blood flow
Ways to reduce
Eat the correct Fat (Monounsaturated,
polyunsaturated are okay)
Eat Nuts, Fish & diets with high fiber
Avoid coffee, Salt and Sugar
Increase your exercise

10. Stroke – blood clot
Aneurysm – ruptured blood vessel

11. Blood Pressure
Systolic – measurement of pressure against the artery walls when the heart is pumping
Diastolic – measurement of pressure against the artery walls when the heart is at rest
Examples Systolic Diastolic
Normal or below 80 or below
Hypertension 120 – – 90
High or above 90 or above
Ways to reduce
Avoid salt, sugar, caffeine, limit alcohol
Increase vegetable intake (potassium)
Exercise
Stop smoking

12. 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

13. Arthritis Osteoarthritis Cause – decrease in cartilage around joints
Signs/ Symptoms – pain, stiffness, limited motion, cracking

14. Muscle Injuries Strains – tearing of muscle fibers
Contusion – rupturing of blood vessels
Tendonitis – inflammation of tendons

15. Hernia –
Protrusion of body cavity contents through the abdominal wall

16. Bone Injuries Sprain – occurs to a ligament
Fracture – break in continuity of a bone

17. Subluxation – bone comes out of socket but goes back on its own
Dislocation – bone comes out of socket and needs help going back

18. Treatment Prevention, Prevention, Prevention Care: R: rest I: ice
C: compression
E: elevation