Final exam: wellness

Name two objective tests that can be used to assess for sarcopenia

handgrip strength test

30 s chair stand test

Who are credentialed nutritional experts qualified to make diagnosis

dietitiansand nutritionists

Being immersed in water up to the xiphoid is equivalent to what % of weight bearing?

20%

Which physics principle of water helps reduce peripheral edema

hydrostatic pressure

Which patient populations would you want to be cautious of water temperature due to thermal shift

peds, pregnant patients, and MS

Name two contraindications for Aquatic therapy

diarrhea, uncontrolled HTN/Heart failure, low vital capacity, lack of cough reflex, open/infected wounds, uncontrolled seizures, incontinence, hydrophobia

True or false: aquatic therapy as been shown to increase gait speed in patients s/c CVA or with MS?

True; aquatic therapy can improve gait speed in these populations.

The three components of car seat safety include

selection, installation, and fit

True or false: car sears can reduce the risk of infants being killed in a MVA by 71%

true

what is the most effective form of workplace hazard control and what is the least effective?

most effective= elimination

least effective= PPE

Name three physical factors that contribute to work place injuries

Awkward postures, overhead work, twisting and carrying loads, contact stress, poor shoulder and wrist posture, lifting bulky loads, whole body vibration

True or false: You must be certified in order to teach pilates

False

True or false: Yoga emphasizes strengthening

False

A gait speed less than _____ is a power predictor of future falls and disability

1 M/S

The three principles of safe lifting mechanics are:

Keep the load close, back straight, avoid twisting

Which two body regions are the most common areas for work place injuries in the US

UE and LBP

Which micronutrients are particularly important for bone health?

Calcium and Vitamin D

Increasing this dietary component can help lower total blood glucose and benefit GI health

Fiber is a dietary component that can help lower total blood glucose levels and improve gastrointestinal health.

Identify 3 signs of iron deficiency discussed in the aquatics lecture?

Fatigue, weakness, and reduced exercise tolerance

What is the general daily recommendation for hydration?

eight, 8oz glasses of water/dayor approximately 2 liters.

Which neuromuscular factors shows the greatest decline with age

Power

Both yoga and pilates focus on?

breath, flexibility low intensity exercise

True or false: The pelvic floor is considered part of the pilates powerhouse

True;

Name the 6 principles of pilates

Centering, concentration control, precision, breath and flow

How much daily sleep should toddlers (1-2 years old) be getting?

11-14 hours/day

Name two forms of administrative controls to reduce workplace injuries

breaks, rotating roles

True or false children have lower HR than adults

false

What is the physical activity guideline for children (6-17 years old)

60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity

Regarding resistance training for older adults, to improve strength you should aim for a range of _____ to ____ % of their 1 RM

50-80%

What is the weekly exercise recommendation for older adults

150 minutes/week of moderate intensity or 75 minutes/week of vigorous intensity

physical principle: buoyancy

upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of the immersed object

physical principle benefits: buoyancy

reduced WB

increase ROM

Which phsycics principle of water helps wih pain reduction?

thermal shift

which physics principle of water can increase resistance or challenge balance, proprioception and core stability

turbulence

which physics principle of water can provide mild resistance at the surface

surface tension

what physics principle of water can affect visual perception?

refraction

what are precautions for aquatics

pregnancy, DM, renal issues

for CP, what are the benefits?

significant improvement in gross motor function vs controls

reduces spasticity

those those with DS, what are the benefits?

benefits for children with low tone: strength, balance, enjoyment

for those with CVA, what are the benefits of aquatic therapy?

improved dynamic balance and gait speed post CVA and those with MS

for those with neurological disorders what are the benefits of aquatic therapy?

reduced pain, improved quality of life

for those with parkinson’s disease Ai Chi

improved balance, functional mobility, and QOL

for those with dementia, the benefits of aquatic therapy are

improvements in executive function and cognitive performance

in those with moderate to severe dementia showed: reduced agitation and depression

in athletes with grade III lateral ankle sprain there was

faster RTS rate vs controlled

in nutrition, what are macronutrients?

carbohydrates, protein fats

what are carbohydrates

primary source of energy especially during exercise

what are carbohydrates good for?

for endurance activities and activity tolerance

what are proteins

essential for muscle repair, tissue healing, immune function

what is the relevance for protein

higher protein needs may occur older adults, post op recover

what are fats

necessary for hormone production, cell membranes, brain health, vitamin absorption

what serves as the primary building block for muscle, tendons, ligaments, immune cells, enzymes, hormones

protein

what is protein critical for

muscle growth and recovery

preserving muscle mass

maintain strength and performance

what are the essential vitamins and minerals that th body needs in small quantities, but cannot produce on its own

calcium, vitamina D, iron, B vitamins, Magnesium

Red flags for nutrition

significant weight loss

severe GI symptoms

inability to maintain adequate intake

suspected nutrient deficiencies

signs of eating disorders

severe fatigue

What is frailty?

reduced physiological reserve