User:Mdmckenzie

Mark McKenzie is a student at the University of Canberra. He is studying a Bachelor of Coaching & Exercise Science/Bachelor of Sports Management.

This Wikibook was created as part of an assignment for an exercise and health unit.

The following is a draft for the assignment. This page was used before the assignment page was created, hence the information may not be accurate, referenced or correct. This page is used for planning purposes only.

=The effect of high-impact exercise on Osteoporosis=

What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is a reduction in the mineral density of a bones matrix. This reduction in bone mineral density makes the suffering individual more susceptible to bone fractures than those with a higher bone mineral density, ie. those without osteoporosis.

Prevalence in Australia
In 2007/08, it was estimated that osteoporosis affected 3.4% (692,000) of all Australians. This estimate has more than double since 1995 in Australia, from 1.5% to 3.1% of the total population. According to Osteoporosis Australia, over 1 million people in Australia suffer from osteoporosis at present.

Limitations of High-Impact Exercise on Osteoporosis
As osteoporosis can occur throughout the entire body, high-impact exercise may not be applicable to certain sectors of the body suffering from osteoporosis. For example, it may be difficult to target the bones of the arms or shoulder regions with high-impact exercises. In these cases, other treatments options may be preferred over high-impact exercise.

Also, as the bones are weakened in osteoporosis patients, they may not be able to withstand high-impact exercises without fracture. In these cases, other treatments may also be better suited.

Further Reading/Information
Osteoporosis Australia