Arthritis Research

On Tuesday we have been learning about arthritis. After that we had to do some research about arthritis and answer the questions. During that time our teacher asked certain people to come up at the time to look and animal bones and the meat, muscles and ect... First when we came up we had to put gloves on if you wanted to touch them. After I put some gloves on we were allowed to touch them for a little bit and they felt really gross and hard. There were 2 types of animals legs and they were cow and pig legs and they were massive. Then our teacher told us all of the muscles and bones that were on there. The bones smelt disgusting and foul, I almost spewed. Then we had to wash our hands to clean up for the next people to come up. Here are the questions and answers that I did.

What are the causes of arthritis??

• A reduction in a normal amount of cartilage tissue causes some forms of arthritis

Can everyone get arthritis? Who is most likely to get arthritis?

• Not everyone gets arthritis because it is not an inevitable condition. People can get the disease who have none of the known risk factors

What are the two most common types?

• Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

What are ways to prevent arthritis?

• Eating certain fish are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which are healthy
• Control your weight cause your knees have to support your body weight
• Exercise
• Avoid injuries
• Protect your joints
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• How is it treated?
• Arthritis can be treated by resting at home or physical therapy,