Chapter 6, Problem 22RQ

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Noah Beckenstein went to weight-lifting summer camp in the summer between seventh and eighth grade. The camp trainer put tremendous pressure on him to improve his strength. After doing vigorous exercise, his arm felt extremely sore and weak near the elbow. Noah Beckenstein went to the doctor and the doctor told him that his upper arm bone has started to twist off.

Characters in the case:

Noah Beckenstein who went forweight-lifting summer camp and Karen (Noah’s sister), 23 years old, who was also starting the weight-liftingprogramme.

Adequate information:

Noah Beckenstein felt sore and weak around the elbow. After doing an X-ray examination, the doctor told him that his upper arm has started to twist.

To determine:

The condition of Noah and examine what has happened to his arm. Also, determine whether his sister aged 23, who has also started a weight-lifting program will also face the same condition or not.