Week 10 Flashcards

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Role of Exercise Physiologist

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Helping patients recognise that they power in managing their disease can have significant implications for effective self management

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Obesity defined?

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excessive body fat that can lead to multi organ specific consequences

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Stroke?

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is a disease of vascular supply of brain

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benefits of PA in treatment of stroke?

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reduced anxiety
improved QOL
increase strength, power and gait control
greater ability to focus

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parkinsons disease?

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Fastest growing neurological disorder
degeneration of basal gargalia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine

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osteoarthritis?

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is a heterogenous disorder that can present with pain and functional limitations of a joint including cartilage, synovial membrane, subchondral bone and ligaments

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causes of osteoarthritis

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age
genetics
obesity
gender
work

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symptoms of osteoarthritis

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pain
stiffness
tenderness
bone spurs
loss of mobility

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osteoporosis?

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weight bearing as a child to prevent
causes weak bones

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symptoms of osteoporosis?

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back pain
loss of height over time
stooped posture
bone break easily

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risk factors osteoporosis?

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sex and age
race/family history
low body weight

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12
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medical conditions associated with osteoporosis

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cancer
celiac disease

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cancer?

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2nd leading cause of death globally

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safety precautions with PA and cancer

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increased risk of infections
cardiotoxicity
peripheral neuropathies
increased risk of fractures

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PA linked to reduced risks of cancer

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reduces inflammation
improves immune system
prevents obesity

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role of accredited exercise physiologist

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are to prevent or manage acute, sub-acute or chronic disease or injury and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness