How does the skeletal system respond to exercise?
Arthritis Exercise helps to prevent and relieve arthritis in the skeletal system. Joints are the parts of the skeletal system in which bones meet one another. They are essential for movement. Arthritis can cause pain and inflammation in the joints, making movement painful and even impossible in severe cases. Exercise strengthens muscles and increases flexibility, which in turn takes excess pressure off of joints. A combination of low-impact aerobics, strength training and flexibility exercises can lessen pain and achieve a greater range of motion in individuals who have arthritis. Those who regularly exercise from an early age are less likely to develop arthritis. Prevention of Injury Regular exercise improves the density and strength of bones. This helps to reduce the likelihood of fractures, especially as individuals age. Exercise also improve balance and muscle condition, which makes it less likely that a person will fall and suffer bone damage as a result of the fall. Exercise can
