ARPKD is one of the commonest inheritable infantile cystic renal diseases but is far less common than the autosomal dominant polycystic disease (ADPKD), which affects adults. The incidence is estimated at ~1:20,000-50,000 6,9. There is no perceived gender or racial predilection.
Why the female of the species is more bendy than the male. By DAVID DERBYSHIRE. Last updated at 12:25 13 December 2007. It has been obvious to anyone watching Strictly Come Dancing that women tend to be more flexible than men. For every supple Flavia Cacace, there's a slightly more stiff and awkward Gethin Jones. Now scientists think they know the answer why. A study suggests that females have a stronger and more bendy, lower back than males. Scroll down for more ... The differences evolved over millions of years to let expectant mothers stay mobile during pregnancy without the weight of a baby causing them to topple over.
Flexibility activities, such as stretching and bending, keep your muscles relaxed and your joints mobile. â¢. As people grow older, they tend to lose flexibility â usually as a result of inactivity rather than the aging process. â¢. By keeping your muscles and joints flexible, you will release muscle tension and soreness, reduce your risk of injury and gain greater freedom of movement.