Protopapas M G, Cymet T C
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
Compr Ther. 2005 Spring;31(1):12-20. doi: 10.1385/comp:31:1:012.
The musculoskeletal system provides the most obvious visual clues to a person's health. Problems in the musculoskeletal system can be intrinsic muscle problems or referred from organs. The history and physical examination, which are important in assessing the health of this system, are reviewed. Dynamic examination for assessing the functioning of the system are needed and are outlined. The aging of muscles and how it affects muscle function is discussed.
肌肉骨骼系统为判断一个人的健康状况提供了最明显的直观线索。肌肉骨骼系统的问题可能是内在的肌肉问题,也可能是由器官引发的。本文回顾了病史和体格检查,它们在评估该系统健康状况时很重要。还需要进行动态检查以评估该系统的功能,并对此进行了概述。本文讨论了肌肉的老化及其对肌肉功能的影响。