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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Julius Wolff a German surgeon and anatomist developed this law. She recognized that our bones are constantly changes. On application of stress, the bones remodel themselves to adapt to the stresses. A famous saying "use it or lose it" can be used to describe how the bone grows and changes over time depending on the stresses or forces placed on it.<ref name=":0">Geelong Hand Therapy: ““Use it or Lose it” - Wolff’s law.” | |||
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== | == Definition == | ||
== | == Pathogenesis == | ||
Remodeling of bone in response to load occurs via sophisticated mechanotransduction mechanism. in this the mechanical signals are converted via cellular signaling to biochemical responses which includes mechanocoupling, biochemical coupling, signal transmission and cell response.<ref name=":1">Mechanotransduction and the functional response of bone to mechanical strain | |||
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== Wolff's Law and it's importance in Physiotherapy == | |||
It is important to consider Wolff’s law when it comes to recovery post injury and/or injury prevention and exercise that is required to maintain good bone health. | |||
Controlled stress to our bones, in the form of exercise is crucial when it comes to bone healing and strengthening. This is especially important in the prevention and management of conditions such as osteoporosis, prevent falls, improve balance and coordination and following a fracture. | |||
An effective exercise program for bone health includes 30 minutes of weight-bearing activity, four or more days a week. Walking throughout your house, climbing stairs indoors and even walking in place are all great weight-bearing exercises.<ref name=":2">OrthoInfo: “Exercise and Bone Health.”</ref> | |||
== Resources == | |||
*Geelong Hand Therapy: ““Use it or Lose it” - Wolff’s law.”<ref name=":0" /> | |||
*Mechanotransduction and the functional response of bone to mechanical strain<ref name=":1" /> | |||
*OrthoInfo: “Exercise and Bone Health.”<ref name=":2" /> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 17:13, 26 November 2023
Original Editor - Riya Naval
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Julius Wolff a German surgeon and anatomist developed this law. She recognized that our bones are constantly changes. On application of stress, the bones remodel themselves to adapt to the stresses. A famous saying "use it or lose it" can be used to describe how the bone grows and changes over time depending on the stresses or forces placed on it.[1]
Definition[edit | edit source]
Pathogenesis[edit | edit source]
Remodeling of bone in response to load occurs via sophisticated mechanotransduction mechanism. in this the mechanical signals are converted via cellular signaling to biochemical responses which includes mechanocoupling, biochemical coupling, signal transmission and cell response.[2]
Wolff's Law and it's importance in Physiotherapy[edit | edit source]
It is important to consider Wolff’s law when it comes to recovery post injury and/or injury prevention and exercise that is required to maintain good bone health.
Controlled stress to our bones, in the form of exercise is crucial when it comes to bone healing and strengthening. This is especially important in the prevention and management of conditions such as osteoporosis, prevent falls, improve balance and coordination and following a fracture.
An effective exercise program for bone health includes 30 minutes of weight-bearing activity, four or more days a week. Walking throughout your house, climbing stairs indoors and even walking in place are all great weight-bearing exercises.[3]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- Geelong Hand Therapy: ““Use it or Lose it” - Wolff’s law.”[1]
- Mechanotransduction and the functional response of bone to mechanical strain[2]
- OrthoInfo: “Exercise and Bone Health.”[3]
