What are the Clinical Implications of Tissue Flexibility?
Understanding tissue flexibility has significant clinical implications:
- Joint Disorders: Conditions like osteoarthritis involve the degeneration of flexible cartilage, leading to pain and reduced mobility. - Vascular Diseases: The loss of flexibility in blood vessels, often due to atherosclerosis, can lead to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular issues. - Pulmonary Conditions: Diseases like emphysema affect the elasticity of lung tissue, impairing respiratory function.
