На руках и ногах шишки: Шишки на руках под кожей. Причины, что это такое, фото, лечение

На руке появилась шишка и болит. Шишка под кожей на ноге. Виды и причины образования шишек под кожей или на руках

Любое уплотнение, появившееся на теле, вызывает у человека беспокойство. Особенно неприятно, когда подобное случается с руками, ведь это не только неприятно, но и выглядит некрасиво. Рассмотрим, чем может быть вызвано новообразование и как с ним бороться.

Шишка и уплотнение на руке (под кожей)

Первое, о чем стоит упомянуть в связи с образованием подкожных уплотнений: они могут иметь очень разное происхождение. Именно поэтому так важно быстро обратиться к врачу, ведь без его консультации вы не сможете понять, что это: простой жировик или злокачественная опухоль.

По местоположению все шишки на руках делятся на несколько видов:

1. Уплотнение на ладони.
2. Новообразование под средним пальцем.
3. Шишка под безымянным пальцем.

Каждый из перечисленных типов обычно связан с накоплением под кожей излишков солей или жидкости. Новообразования на ладони чаще всего являются доброкачественными и возникают из-за травмирования и прочих внешних причин. Уплотнения под пальцами напрямую зависит от состояния суставов. Если они по какой-либо причине воспаляются, это влияет на формирование шишек.

Причины и что это может быть

Доктора выделяют несколько факторов, влияющих на появление подкожных уплотнений. Среди них:

• Формирование гигромы.
• Ушибы и случайные травмы.
• Нервное перенапряжение.
• Инфекционный или воспалительный процессы.
• Особенности профессиональной деятельности.

Это разновидность доброкачественных новообразований, которая чаще всего появляется на ладони или в области запястья. Особенно опасно такое уплотнение тем, что его появление обычно проходит незамеченным. Сначала гигрома не вызывает у человека каких-либо неприятных ощущений, однако в дальнейшем может причинять определенные неудобства (особенно когда увеличится в размерах).

Что касается всех прочих перечисленных факторов, они очень индивидуальны. Например, у некоторых людей после травмирования шишка развивается, а у других — нет. В связи с этим, при появлении любого новообразования на руках лучше сразу обратиться к профессиональным медикам, ведь только они смогут определить, не злокачественная ли это опухоль.

Чем это опасно

Главная опасность шишек заключается в неясной природе их происхождения. Многие не воспринимают такой дефект как нечто серьезное и не спешат к врачу. Однако в некоторых ситуациях может быть по-настоящему смертельным: начавшийся с небольшого уплотнения рак способен стремительно распространиться по всему организму.

Если новообразование является доброкачественным, оно все равно может причинять человеку множество неудобств . Например, оно мешает сгибать пальцы или надевать перчатки. Все это заставляет больных искать способы избавления от этой проблемы.

Диагностика

Первым этапом диагностики описываемого недуга является визуальный осмотр. После этого врач выносит решение о назначении дополнительных процедур:

1. Рентгенографии.
2. Пункции.

По результатам перечисленных комплексных исследований доктор выносит окончательное решение о том, является ли новообразование злокачественным или нет. Исходя из полученного результата, назначается также и курс лечения.

Лечение: чем и как

Большинство пациентов считает, что бороться с подкожными уплотнениями можно только хирургическим путем. Однако это заблуждение. Если в ходе диагностики доктор установил, что шишка не имеет онк

90000 Numbness and tingling: Causes and treatments 90001 90002 Temporary numbness and tingling can occur after spending too much time sitting cross-legged, or with a head resting on a crooked arm. 90003 90002 But long term, severe, or disabling numbness and tingling is usually a sign of neurological conditions or nerve damage. 90003 90002 This article focuses on common causes and treatments for numbness and tingling, including multiple sclerosis (MS). 90003 Share on PinterestNumbness and tingling may occur after resting the head on a crooked arm.90002 Numbness (lost, reduced, or altered sensation) and tingling (an odd prickling sensation) are types of temporary paresthesia. 90003 90002 These sensations commonly occur after sitting or standing in a particular position or even wearing tight clothing for too long. This puts pressure on nerves and blood vessels, reducing sensation. 90003 90002 Symptoms usually go away soon after the nerve pressure is reduced or relieved. 90003 90014 Multiple sclerosis 90015 90002 Numbness and tingling are two of the most common and early symptoms of MS.90003 90002 MS often causes mild to severe numbness and tingling on the skin or certain parts of the body, including the: 90003 90020 90021 arms and hands 90022 90021 legs and feet 90022 90021 face 90022 90021 body, often across the body in a band ( sometimes described as an MS hug) 90022 90029 90002 The numbness and tingling symptoms of MS are rarely disabling or permanent. But severe numbness can make it difficult for a person to use the numb body part, which may interfere with everyday activities.90003 90002 For example, numb hands can make holding things, typing, or self-care hard or impossible. If someone has numb feet or legs, walking and driving can be dangerous. People with numbness and tingling in their face may also mistakenly bite their tongue or inner mouth. 90003 90002 Severe numbness can make it hard to tell when things are very hot or cold, increasing the risk of burns and frostbite. 90003 90014 Other conditions 90015 90002 Other conditions affecting the central nervous system that can cause numbness and tingling include: 90003 90020 90021 90042 Stroke.90043 Sudden numbness in the arm, leg, or face, especially on one side of the body, is an early symptom of stroke. 90022 90021 90042 Mini-strokes. 90043 Transient ischemic attacks, or mini-strokes, can cause one side of the face to go numb and droop. 90022 90021 90042 Encephalitis. 90043 In severe cases, inflammation in the brain and spinal cord can cause a loss of sensation in parts of the body or partial paralysis in the arms or legs. 90022 90021 90042 Transverse myelitis. 90043 Inflammation in the spinal cord can cause a band-like sensation across the torso, as well as weakness in the legs and sometimes arms.90022 90021 90042 Tumors. 90043 Tumors can put pressure on parts of the spinal cord and brain, resulting in numbness and tingling. Tumors in the cerebral cortex (outer region of the brain) tend to cause numbness on one side of the body. Tumors in and close to the cranial nerves tend to cause facial numbness and weakness. Tumors impacting the spinal cord can cause numbness, usually in both arms and legs. 90022 90021 90042 Back and neck damage. 90043 Back and neck injuries can cause nerve damage or compression, resulting in numbness and tingling.90022 90021 90042 Magnesium deficiency. 90043 Magnesium helps regulate many systems in the body, including proper nerve function. Severe magnesium deficiencies, or hypomagnesemia, can cause numbness and tingling. 90022 90029 90002 Some other conditions that target specific parts of the body can cause numbness and tingling. Body parts include: 90003 90014 Feet and legs 90015 90002 People with diabetes may experience diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage. It can occur over time as the metabolic effects of diabetes in the bloodstream damage nerves.90003 90002 One-third to one-half of people with diabetes have peripheral neuropathy, a form that typically causes numbness and pain in the feet and legs, or less commonly, in the hands and arm. 90003 90014 Hands and feet 90015 90002 Vitamin B12 deficiency, or pernicious anemia, can cause nerve damage due to low red blood cell levels and reduced oxygen circulation. This can cause peripheral neuropathy. 90003 90002 Alcoholic liver damage can cause peripheral neuropathy, affecting the hands and feet.90003 90002 A range of medications can also cause peripheral neuropathy, such as: 90003 90014 Fingers 90015 90002 Calcium is vital to proper nerve function and blood flow. Hypocalcemia, or calcium deficiency, can cause numbness and tingling in the fingers. 90003 90002 Carpal tunnel syndrome can also cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and fingers. It occurs when the median nerve, a major nerve in the arm, becomes compressed in the space where it travels through the wrist. 90003 90014 Hands 90015 90002 Panic attacks, or sudden overwhelming periods of fear and anxiety without real danger, can cause a range of symptoms, including numbness or tingling in the hands.90003 90014 Face 90015 90002 Toothaches and infections can compress facial nerves, causing numbness in the face and mouth. 90003 90002 To diagnose the cause of numbness and tingling, a doctor will review a person’s medical history, do a physical examination, and ask questions about symptoms. They may then order laboratory tests, such as blood tests, to confirm or rule out potential causes. 90003 90002 In some cases, a doctor may request further testing, such as MRIs or other imaging tests. Electromyography and nerve conduction studies can help assess the extent and type of nerve damage, especially when neuropathy causes the tingling.90003 90002 Treatment for numbness and tingling depends on its cause. 90003 90014 MS 90015 90002 Numbness related to MS is usually relatively harmless and painless. 90003 90002 Niacin, a B complex vitamin, may help reduce inflammation and related numbness. 90003 90002 In cases of severe or painful numbness, treatment may involve a short round of corticosteroids, which also quickens recovery by reducing inflammation. 90003 90002 Several medications designed to treat different conditions may also help reduce numbness and tingling associated with MS, such as: 90003 90020 90021 gabapentin 90022 90021 pregabalin 90022 90021 carbamazepine 90022 90021 phenytoin 90022 90021 amitriptyline, imipramine, and nortriptyline 90022 90029 90014 Other conditions 90015 90002 Several different treatment plans may help reduce or manage numbness and tingling not related to MS, such as: 90003 90020 90021 90042 Stroke.90043 Medications to treat clots for ischemic stroke (if within 3 hours of first symptoms), and surgery or endovascular procedures for hemorrhagic stroke. 90022 90021 90042 Transverse myelitis. 90043 Pain medications, antivirals, intravenous immunoglobulin, or plasma exchange therapy. 90022 90021 90042 Meningitis. 90043 Antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and corticosteroids. 90022 90021 90042 Tumors. 90043 Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other drug therapies. 90022 90021 90042 Diabetic neuropathy.90043 Physical activity, healthful diet, following diabetes treatment plans, checking feet daily for changes, and getting regular foot exams. 90022 90021 90042 Carpal tunnel. 90043 Wrist braces, over-the-counter pain medications, nerve gliding exercises, or surgery. Avoiding trigger activities. 90022 90021 90042 Pernicious anemia. 90043 Vitamin B12 injections, pills, or nose gels or sprays. 90022 90021 90042 Hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia. 90043 Infusions or supplements, dietary changes, staying away from triggers, treating underlying causes.90022 90029 90002 The best way to prevent numbness and tingling depends on the cause. 90003 90002 However, several lifestyle habits may help prevent or reduce numbness and tingling associated with MS, such as: 90003 90020 90021 eating a low fat, high fiber diet 90022 90021 getting enough vitamin D and biotin (a B vitamin) 90022 90021 taking regular moderate exercise 90022 90021 learning strategies to cope with heat and cold 90022 90021 having a regular sleep schedule 90022 90021 limiting or avoiding alcohol and smoking 90022 90021 managing and reducing stress 90022 90029 90002 Prevention strategies for conditions other than MS that can cause numbness and tingling include : 90003 90020 90021 eating a low fat, high fiber diet rich in fruits and vegetables 90022 90021 limiting salt (sodium) intake 90022 90021 maintaining a healthy body weight and body mass index (BMI) 90022 90021 getting 2.5 hours of moderate intensity aerobic activity weekly 90022 90021 limiting alcohol intake and stop smoking 90022 90021 washing hands with soap and water regularly 90022 90021 avoiding sharing food or other objects with people potentially exposed to infective conditions 90022 90021 staying up-to-date with vaccinations 90022 90021 avoiding radiation exposure 90022 90021 limiting repetitive hand or wrist motions 90022 90021 eating foods rich in vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium or take supplements 90022 90021 treating back pain early and limit activities that make the pain worse 90022 90021 getting psychotherapy 90022 90021 managing stress 90022 90029 Share on PinterestIf a person experiences persistent numbness or tingling, they should speak to their doctor.90002 See a doctor if numbness or tingling is persistent or occurs without an obvious cause, or if they accompany any of the following symptoms: 90003 90020 90021 fatigue 90022 90021 vision problems 90022 90021 muscle weakness and cramps 90022 90021 bladder and bowel problems 90022 90021 pain 90022 90021 intense anxiety 90022 90021 back or neck pain 90022 90021 reduced appetite 90022 90029 90002 People who experience certain symptoms with numbness and tingling may need emergency medical attention.These symptoms include: 90003 90002 Many conditions can cause numbness and tingling, including MS. 90003 90002 Usually, the severity, frequency, and location of symptoms depend on the cause. 90003 90002 Although some causes have no cure, many have symptoms that are temporary, painless, or respond to at home care. 90003 90002 Several lifestyle habits, medications, and types of therapy can help reduce or prevent symptoms. 90003 90002 People with unexplained numbness and tingling should talk to a doctor as early as possible.The outlook for most conditions associated with numbness and tingling improves with early treatment. For example, treating MS early can help reduce the risk of severe complications, especially disability. 90003.90000 human skeleton | Parts, Functions, Diagram, & Facts 90001 90002 90003 Human skeleton 90004, the internal skeleton that serves as a framework for the body. This framework consists of many individual bones and cartilages. There also are bands of fibrous connective tissue-the ligaments and the tendons-in intimate relationship with the parts of the skeleton. This article is concerned primarily with the gross structure and the function of the skeleton of the normal human adult. 90005 90003 skeletal system, human 90004 Front and back views of the human skeleton.90008 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 90009 90002 Britannica Quiz 90005 90002 Human Bones: Fact or Fiction? 90005 90002 Most bones grow from cartilage. 90005 90002 The human skeleton, like that of other vertebrates, consists of two principal subdivisions, each with origins distinct from the others and each presenting certain individual features.These are (1) the axial, comprising the vertebral column-the spine-and much of the skull, and (2) the appendicular, to which the pelvic (hip) and pectoral (shoulder) girdles and the bones and cartilages of the limbs belong. Discussed in this article as part of the axial skeleton is a third subdivision, the visceral, comprising the lower jaw, some elements of the upper jaw, and the branchial arches, including the hyoid bone. 90005 90002 When one considers the relation of these subdivisions of the skeleton to the soft parts of the human body-such as the nervous system, the digestive system, the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, and the voluntary muscles of the muscle system-it is clear that the functions of the skeleton are of three different types: support, protection, and motion.Of these functions, support is the most primitive and the oldest; likewise, the axial part of the skeleton was the first to evolve. The vertebral column, corresponding to the notochord in lower organisms, is the main support of the trunk. 90005 90003 human skeleton 90004 The human skeleton. 90008 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 90009 90002 The central nervous system lies largely within the axial skeleton, the brain being well protected by the cranium and the spinal cord by the vertebral column, by means of the bony neural arches (the arches of bone that encircle the spinal cord) and the intervening ligaments.90005 Get exclusive access to content from our тисяча сімсот шістьдесят вісім First Edition with your subscription. Subscribe today 90002 A distinctive characteristic of humans as compared with other mammals is erect posture. The human body is to some extent like a walking tower that moves on pillars, represented by the legs. Tremendous advantages have been gained from this erect posture, the chief among which has been the freeing of the arms for a great variety of uses. Nevertheless, erect posture has created a number of mechanical problems-in particular, weight bearing.These problems have had to be met by adaptations of the skeletal system. 90005 90002 Protection of the heart, lungs, and other organs and structures in the chest creates a problem somewhat different from that of the central nervous system. These organs, the function of which involves motion, expansion, and contraction, must have a flexible and elastic protective covering. Such a covering is provided by the bony thoracic basket, or rib cage, which forms the skeleton of the wall of the chest, or thorax.The connection of the ribs to the breastbone-the sternum-is in all cases a secondary one, brought about by the relatively pliable rib (costal) cartilages. The small joints between the ribs and the vertebrae permit a gliding motion of the ribs on the vertebrae during breathing and other activities. The motion is limited by the ligamentous attachments between ribs and vertebrae. 90005 90002 The third general function of the skeleton is that of motion. The great majority of the skeletal muscles are firmly anchored to the skeleton, usually to at least two bones and in some cases to many bones.Thus, the motions of the body and its parts, all the way from the lunge of the football player to the delicate manipulations of a handicraft artist or of the use of complicated instruments by a scientist, are made possible by separate and individual engineering arrangements between muscle and bone. 90005 90002 In this article the parts of the skeleton are described in terms of their sharing in these functions. The disorders and injuries that can affect the human skeleton are described in the article bone disease.90005.90000 11 Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments 90001 90002 Sudden leg weakness can be a sign of a serious underlying health issue and should be evaluated by a doctor as soon as possible. In some cases, it may indicate a medical condition that requires emergency care. 90003 90002 Here we’ll discuss 11 common causes of leg weakness and other symptoms you need to know. 90003 90002 A slipped disc occurs when the gelatinous substance inside the discs that cushion your vertebrae protrudes through a tear in the exterior, causing pain.This can happen because of injury or age-related degenerative changes in the spine. 90003 90002 If the slipped disc compresses a nearby nerve, it can cause pain and numbness along the affected nerve, often down your leg. 90003 90002 Other symptoms include: 90003 90002 See your doctor if neck or back pain extends down your arm or leg or you experience numbness, tingling, or weakness. Conservative treatment, including rest followed by physical therapy, usually relieves symptoms within a few weeks.90003 90002 A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is cut off because of a blockage, or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. It can cause sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs. 90003 90002 Other signs and symptoms of stroke include: 90003 90002 If you or someone else is having a stroke, call 911 immediately. Prompt treatment is vital to recovering from a stroke. Early treatment can reduce the risk of long-term complications. 90003 90002 Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder in which your immune system attacks your nerves, causing tingling and weakness that usually begins in the feet and legs.The weakness can spread quickly and eventually paralyze the whole body if not treated right away. 90003 90002 Other symptoms can include: 90003 90024 90025 prickling or pins and needles sensations in your wrists, fingers, ankles, and toes 90026 90025 severe pain that worsens at night 90026 90025 difficulty with eye or facial movements 90026 90025 problems controlling your bladder or bowels 90026 90033 90002 The cause of the condition is not known, but it’s often triggered by an infection, such the stomach flu or a respiratory infection.90003 90002 See a doctor right away if you experience any of these symptoms. There’s no cure, but there are treatments that can relieve symptoms and reduce the duration of the illness. 90003 90002 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. In MS, your immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective sheath around your nerves. It’s most often diagnosed in people aged 20 to 50. 90003 90002 MS can cause a wide range of symptoms that vary from person to person.Numbness and fatigue are the most common symptoms. Other symptoms include: 90003 90002 MS is a lifelong condition that can include periods of relapses of symptoms that are followed by periods of remission, or it can be progressive. 90003 90002 Treatments for MS, including medication and physical therapy, can help you regain strength in your legs and slow progression of the disease. 90003 90002 Sciatica, which is caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back, is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which extends from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down the legs.It usually affects one side of your body. 90003 90002 Sciatica can range from a dull ache to sharp burning pain, and worsen with prolonged sitting or sneezing. You may also experience leg numbness and weakness. 90003 90002 Mild sciatica usually goes away with rest and self-care measures, such as stretching. See your doctor if your pain lasts longer than a week or is severe. 90003 90002 Get emergency care if you experience sudden, severe pain in your lower back or leg accompanied by muscle weakness or numbness, or trouble controlling your bladder or bowels, which is a sign of cauda equina syndrome.90003 90002 Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage to your body’s peripheral nervous system, which connects the nerves from your central nervous system to the rest of your body. 90003 90002 It can be caused by injury, infection, and a number of conditions, including diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) and hypothyroidism. 90003 90002 Symptoms usually start with numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, but can spread to other parts of your body. Other symptoms include: 90003 90024 90025 weakness 90026 90025 pain that worsens at night 90026 90025 burning or freezing sensation 90026 90025 shooting or electric-like pain 90026 90025 difficulty walking 90026 90033 90002 Treatment depends on the cause of the nerve damage and may begin with treating an underlying condition.Prescription medications and different therapies are also available. 90003 90002 Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an area of ​​the brain called the substantia nigra. 90003 90002 Symptoms of the condition develop gradually over the years. Problems with movement are usually the first signs. Other Parkinson’s disease symptoms include: 90003 90024 90025 small handwriting or other writing changes 90026 90025 slow movement (bradykinesia) 90026 90025 limb stiffness 90026 90025 problems with balance or walking 90026 90025 tremors 90026 90025 voice changes 90026 90033 90002 Treatment for Parkinson’s disease involves a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and therapies.Medications and physical therapy can help reduce muscle loss caused by Parkinson’s disease. 90003 90002 Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in your voluntary skeletal muscles. It can affect people of any age, but is more common in women under the age of 40 and men older than 60. 90003 90002 Symptoms include: 90003 90002 There’s no cure for MG, but early treatment can limit disease progression and help improve muscle weakness . Treatment is typically a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes surgery.90003 90002 A spinal lesion or tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue within or surround the spinal cord or column. Spinal tumors can be cancerous or noncancerous, and originate in the spine or spinal column or spread there from another site. 90003 90002 Back pain, which is worse at night or increases with activity, is the most common symptom. If the tumor presses on a nerve, it can cause numbness or weakness in the arms, legs, or chest. 90003 90002 Treatment depends on the type and location of the lesion or tumor, and whether or not it’s cancerous or noncancerous.Surgery to remove the tumor, or radiation therapy or chemotherapy to shrink the tumor, can usually resolve leg weakness. 90003 90002 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It’s a progressive neurological disease that damages nerve cells and often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in the legs. 90003 90002 Other early symptoms include: 90003 90024 90025 difficulty walking or performing daily tasks 90026 90025 trouble swallowing 90026 90025 slurred speech 90026 90025 difficulty holding up your head 90026 90033 90002 There’s currently no cure for ALS, but treatments are available that can help control symptoms and complications and improve quality of life.90003 90002 Toxic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by toxic substances, such as cleaning chemicals, insecticides and pesticides, and lead. Drinking a lot of alcohol can also cause it. This is called alcoholic neuropathy. 90003 90002 It affects the nerves of your arms and hands or legs and feet, causing nerve pain, numbness or tingling, and weakness that can lead to loss of movement. 90003 90002 Treatment involves medication to relieve nerve pain and limiting exposure to the toxin. 90003 90002 Leg weakness should always be evaluated by a doctor as it may be caused by a serious underlying condition that requires treatment.90003 90002 Get emergency medical care if: 90003 90024 90025 Your weakness is accompanied by sudden, severe pain in your back or leg. 90026 90025 You experience loss of bladder or bowel control. 90026 90025 You or someone else experiences any warning signs of a stroke. 90026 90033 90002 Sudden leg weakness could be a sign of a serious medical issue, such as a stroke. Head to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you’re not sure what’s going on. 90003 90002 Other conditions can also cause leg weakness or difficulty walking.See your doctor as soon as possible if you experience leg weakness, numbness or tingling, or changes to how you walk. 90003.90000 Youth Fitness: Arm and Leg Tag 90001 90002 90003 90004 90005 90002 Just like the ABCs of a language, there are the ABCs of physical activity. The fundamental movement skills that make up the ABCs of physical activity can be broken down into three categories: 90005 90002 1. Locomotor skills: Running, jumping, hopping and skipping 90005 90002 2. Object-control skills: Catching, throwing, kicking and bouncing 90005 90002 3. Stability skills: Balancing, twisting, rotation and landing 90005 90002 Naturally, kids develop these skills and movement patterns by the age of 6 or 7, but the level of competency varies on an individual basis.Not all kids are born with the same motor control or coordinative abilities. Some kids are naturally athletic, while others struggle with simple activities. 90005 90002 It’s critical that health professionals and coaches implement fitness programs that reinforce these ABCs at a young age so that every child has a better chance at improving their strength and coordination beyond what comes naturally. Of course, there will still be a discrepancy among children as they practice and develop these skills.The goal is simply to provide guidance and coaching to develop a stronger foundation of physical ability for every child without leaving it solely up to genetics. 90005 90002 In every class there are two types of kids: those with low motor competency and those with high motor competency. Who do you suspect will want to participate more often? Who will be more aggressive and eager to learn? Who would rather sit and watch? Who would rather hide behind the bleachers? You guessed it! Knowing that the level of physical ability is directly related to participation and confidence makes it even more important to encourage kids of all fitness levels to engage in these ABCs of physical activity.90005 90002 Fitness professionals must pay closer attention to the kids with lower motor competency in class because they are more prone to shy away from activities and participate less often than kids with high motor competency. Encouraging kids with low motor competency is critical to keeping them engaged and helping them improve over time. Our primary goal as health professionals is to lead children into a lifelong pattern of physical activity and avoid a downward spiral of inactivity, which is often followed by obesity and disease.Keep activities fun, easy and encouraging for all levels of ability during these young and critical years of childhood. This will benefit both low and high motor competency children and increase the likelihood they will stay active throughout adulthood. 90005 90002 Below is a list of activities and games that require the skills necessary to develop the ABCs of physical activity. Include these games and drills in your overall fitness program to add fun and education to your next class! 90005 90002 The following examples use several locomotor skills including running, jumping, hopping and skipping: 90005 90002 90027 Ladder drills 90028: Quick step run, inside / outside hops, single leg hops, etc.90005 90002 90027 Shuttle run 90028: Quick sprint from cone A to B and back to A 90005 90002 90027 Jump rope or jumping jacks 90028 90005 90002 90039 90027 Single legged pogo hops 90028: Hopping on one foot 90005 90002 90027 Hop scotch 90028: Draw a grid or perform in place 90005 90002 90027 Leap frog 90028: Squat to touch the ground and leap forward, repeat for distance 90005 90002 These examples use several object-control skills including catching, throwing, kicking and bouncing: 90005 90002 90027 Tennis ball bounce pass 90028: Stand about 5 to 10 yards apart from partner and bounce a tennis ball in the middle to partner who catches it and bounces back 90005 90002 90027 4-square 90028 90005 90002 90039 90027 Wall ball 90028: Make a line about 5 yards from the wall.Kick or throw the ball against the wall and then run to the end of the line. The next person in line has to kick or throw the rebound of your kick after just one bounce. 90005 90002 90027 Basketball dribble practice 90028 90005 90002 Here are several examples that use several stability skills including balancing, twisting, rotation and landing: 90005 90002 90027 Hot potato medicine ball toss 90028: Make a line of about 4 to 5 people across standing about 4 feet apart. Toss the medicine ball down the line as quickly as possible and back again before time is called or you’re out.Last one wins. 90005 90002 90027 Lilly pad crossing 90028: Set up several objects big enough to land on and close enough to jump from one to the other, across a 10-15 yard distance. Try and leap from one object to the next without touching off the object to get to the other side. 90005 90002 90027 Single-leg balance touch and jump 90028: Standing on one foot, touch down to the ground and jump up. Land on the same foot without losing balance and repeat 15 times. Repeat on the other side. 90005 90002 90027 Arm and leg tag 90028: Set up a perimeter for the game of tag based on how many people are playing (bigger area for bigger numbers).Each person is trying to avoid being tagged by another person. If you are tagged on the arm or side, you lose the use of an arm. If you get tagged on your hip or leg, you lose the use of your leg. Once you lose both arms and both legs you are out. You continue to try and tag others as long as you have one arm, even if you are standing in place and people are running by. 90005 .