1.1 - Intro to Wellness

Wellness is the ___ process of becoming aware of and making choices towards what ?

active process; toward a more successful existence

What are the continuums for health vs. wellness?

wellness ←——→ illness

health ←——> disease

What is the triad of health?

social, physical, mental

In the wellness process, what are 3 actions?

1. identify

2. implement

3. continue

wellness process:

1. what areas do you want to identify?

2. why do you want to implement changes?

3. continue the promotion of wellness to do what?

1. identify areas that need improvement (physical, mental, social)

2. make changes to enhance those areas that need improvement

3. promotion of wellness augments health

What are the 5 Wellness models?

1. Hettler’s hexagonal model

2. wheel of wellness

3. model of spiritual wellness

4. perceived wellness model

5. clinical and educational model of wellness

What are Hettler’s 6 wellness dimensions?

An individualized wellness format is applied to what?

1. physical

2. emotional

3. social

4. spiritual

5. psychological

6. intellectual

application to different lifestyles

Of Hettler’s wellness dimensions, physical is the normal functioning of what?

biological and physiological processes

Of Hettler’s wellness dimensions, emotional is the ability to recognize and manage what 2 feelings and in what manner?

manage emotions and behavior in a positive and healthy manner

Of Hettler’s wellness dimensions, social is the quality and extent of interactions with what 3 groups?

others, the community, and nature

Of Hettler’s wellness dimensions, spiritual is seeking and finding what of life?

positive sense of meaning in life

Of Hettler’s wellness dimensions, psychological is wellness of what part? including feelings and behaviors that reflect what state?

wellness of the mind; reflect a healthy mental/emotional state

Of Hettler’s wellness dimensions, intellectual is the active and continual process of doing what?

pursuing and retaining knowledge

What are 5 key wellness dimensions in the wheel of wellness?

1. spirituality

2. self-direction

3. work/leisure

4. friendship

5. love

In the model of spiritual wellness, what are 3 key dimensions?

What is the foundation?

1. meaning and purpose in life

2. inner peace

3. connection with self/others/universe

Which other wellness model has similar dimensions to Hettler’s?

what does it emphasize?

Perceived wellness model

emphasizes balance and personal perception rather than objective health measure

What are key dimensions regarding thinking and overall wellbeing in the clinical and educational model of wellness?

where is it used, what does it bridge, emphasize, and promote?

• used in healthcare

• bridges the wellness and medical paradigms

• emphasis on education to empower wellness

• clinical care and health promotion

What are 3 levels of preventing illness/disease?

1. primary = direct prevention of illness

2. secondary = early diagnosis and prevention

3. tertiary = wellness for those with chronic disease

As physical therapists, we can promote health with:

• what prevention?

• give what importance advice to the patient?

• prescribe what?

• take what kind of approach?

• chronic disease prevention

• patient education

• exercise prescription

• holistic approach

What are 3 barriers to implementation of health promotion?

1. time constraints

2. reimbursement issues

3. perception of role

How can we integrate health promotion and expand our knowledge? (4)

1. curriculum enhancement

2. continuing education

3. policy advocacy

4. interdisciplinary collaboration

What is a PT annual check up? What things do we assess?

Why/what benefits for the clients does this provide? (2)

What benefits for PTs?

• like a physical for PT

  • standardized assessment form looking at posture, aerobic capacity, balance, mobility, flexibility, functional strength, movement screen, BMI, etc.

• benefits for pts:

  • track health status

  • lead to a referral to a health care provider to address potential problems

• for PTs:

  • diversification of services

What are 4 considerations for the PT annual check up?

1. referral network

2. track results

3. value

4. marketing

What is the referral network important for?

Tracking results?

Why do you consider value?

Marketing?

In the PT annual check up, before you get started what are 2 things you want to do?

1. informed consent

2. determine pre-participation readiness

Explain each:

1. informed consent

2. determine pre-participation readiness

1. informed consent

   • purpose and risks associated w/ participation

   • prior to data collection, fitness testing or exercise participation

2. determine pre-participation readiness

   • ACSM pre-participation logic model

   • 2020 ParQ+