1. + Musculoskeletal Benefits SkyView Physical Education Department

2. + There are numerous benefits to our Musculoskeletal System What is our Musculoskeletal System? - A musculoskeletal system (also known as the locomotor system) is organ system that gives animals (and humans) the ability to move using the muscular and skeletal systems. The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body.organ system that gives animals (and humans) the ability to move using the muscular and skeletal systems. The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body.

3. + So what could some of these benefits be?

4. + What happens to our Muscles and Bones Improves the thickness of cartilage in joints Improves the strength of connective tissue Includes ligaments and tendons Helps to decrease the risk of injury n such places as knee, shoulder, etc…

5. + In Muscles Increases the size of skeletal muscle Allows for greater strength during contraction Increases muscle strength overall Increases muscle endurance overall Maintains and increases muscle and joint flexability

6. + Bones and Joints Slows the rate of joint degeneration if one has osteoporosis Increases bone density by depositing more calcium in bones Helps to make bones stronger Decreases the risk of osteoporosis later in life Slows bone loss due to the aging process Provides protection against injury

7. + Other Positives Enhances muscle tone and physique Improves posture Build and maintains lean body mass Increases overall level of muscle strength

8. + More Positives Helps to alleviate low-back pain Reduces the likelihood of developing lower-back problems Helps to prevent and relieve stresses that cause carpal tunnel syndrome Strengthens and reduces the risk of hip problems, especially in the elderly