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This assessment creates a link between identifying and describing the major components of the human body, and the basic concepts and terminologies associated with major body systems and disease. Anatomical and medical language needs to be understood, integrated and translated into client friendly language to assist with effective communication in a community health environment. Instructions:
1. Do some research on the disease or medical condition of your choice. Choose from topics listed below:
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Psoriasis
• Muscle spasms and cramps
2. Consider how this disease or medical condition will need to be self-managed by an individual who has been diagnosed with the condition.
3. Consider how the individual with the chosen disease or medical condition will need to modify any leisure or sporting activities.
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4. You have been approached by your employer to educate the public about the disease or medical condition and you have decided to create an informative Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) handout.
a. Include the following criteria on your handout:
• A definition of the disease or medical condition that is clear and easy to understand so avoid using too much medical terminology.
• A description of what usually causes this disease or medical condition (refe
ed to as the aetiology of the disease).
• If there is a specific demographic of the community who experience this condition; include the age group or gender that is more likely to experience challenges with the disease or medical condition.
• Include any common treatment approaches to assisting an individual with the disease or medical condition. This could include also lifestyle modifications such as a dietary recommendation, exercise recommendations, appropriate rest or use of heat and cold therapies, and low cost support that could be purchased from the chemist.
• Include your references and remember to please use the appropriate referencing style as outlined in the APA 7th Edition

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Muscle spasms and cramps:
A sudden involuntary contraction of the muscle or may be a group of muscles and heart, being a hollow organ is known as spasm. In literal words it is known as a muscle cramp with a sudden pain. The muscles than become stiff and tightened causing discomfort. The muscles of neck, lower back, thighs and calf are more prone to spasms. In the muscle, it happens due to muscle work overload or ion imbalance in the body. Muscle cramps are sudden contractions of one or more muscles in the body which gets overworked. This causes severe pain and is generally harmless but can be a problem to use the affected muscle for a while. (M Hecht,2019)
Cramps generally develop in the leg muscles, mostly in the calf with a sharp pain. Sometimes a hard stiffness in the muscle with a lump is also experiences in the affected area. In both muscle spasms and cramps, a muscle or few fibres of the muscle contract on their own to cause pain and discomfort but the difference between the two is that in case of spasm the muscle contracts quickly and gets released without pain but in crams it develops severe pain and discomfort. The force of contraction of muscles differs in both cases. Muscle spasms are also known as fasciculation. The causes are mainly due to muscle injuries, decreased flow of blood in the muscles, less water intake, heavy workouts and longer running, sudden burst of exercise without any stretching, side effects of certain diuretics and also may be due to workouts in extreme hot and cold conditions. (Mayo clinic, 2020)
Self-management of Muscles spasms and cramps:
Both these situations can be handled by us and by self-management. During a spasm we can use ice water or even a heat pad or hot cloth for relief. In case of a persistent spasm ice packs, wrapped in thin cloth, in that area can be applied for half an hour for two to three times in a day. This would relax the muscles and release the stiffness in them. We should also do stretching and drink water or other fluids to keep the body hydrated to avoid muscle spasms. Our diet should be balanced so that there is no imbalance in our body electrolytes, which can cause spasms and cramps. (True Remedies,2019)
In case of muscle cramps, soft massage can be done in the affected area. Proper stretching should be done so as to keep the body warm before any workout sessions or playing outdoor games.

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