Q Assignment: Musculoskeletal Assignment Instructions Purpose: To examine a musculoskeletal disorder. A healthy musculoskeletal system is essential to normal mobility and body support. Musculoskeletal diseases and disorders beyond sprains, strains, and broken bones can be among some of the most debilitating diseases. This assignment will provide an opportunity to explore musculoskeletal disease. To prepare for this assignment, you should: 1. Read Chapter 26 2. Read additional lesson readings in the course content folder. 3. Review APA Paper guidelines To complete this assignment: 1. Research a specific musculoskeletal disorder in one of the following categories: • Bone disease • Muscular disease 2. Locate two recent (within the past 10 years) peer-reviewed research articles related to the disease you chose. One article must represent a scientific-based narrative about the condition itself. Another article should represent observational or experimental research related to the disease. You may utilize other resources as needed to supplement your paper. 3. Write a 2-3 page paper that addresses the following: a. Disease/disorder name and classification b. Pathophysiological processes associated with the condition c. Clinical presentation of the disease/condition d. Effects upon an individual’s function e. Factors that may influence occurrence and/or progression (environmental, occupational, etc.) f. Overall prognosis g. Identify a recent research development related to this condition. 4. Follow APA formatting rules for margins, font, page numbering, grammar, punctuation, and references and citations. HLT 410 – Musculoskeletal Assignment Submission Instructions ? Save your file as a Word or PDF document (.docx or .pdf). ? Include the term Musculoskeletal and your Last Name when saving your file. Example: Musculoskeletal_Garcia.docx ? Upload your completed document using the Browse button, and then click the Submit button.