Explain the role of biomechanics in the treatment of arthritis in elderly people?
Introduction Biomechanics is the study of the structure, function and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems, at any level from whole organisms to organs to cells , using the methods of mechanics . Biomechanics is a branch of biophysics . Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one joint or multiple joints. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with different causes and treatment methods. Role of biomechanics Biomechanic s play an important role in the health of diarthrodial joints. Altered joint loading is associated to obesity, malalignment, trauma, or joint instability is a critical risk factor for joint degeneration, whereas exercise and weight loss have generally been shown to promote beneficial effects for osteoarthritic joints. Under physiologic conditions, joints of the body are subjected to million...