Chapter 1 Flashcards
(45 cards)
The combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body.
musculoskeletal system
A state of lost physical fitness, which may include muscle imbalances, decreased flexibility, and a lack of core and joint stability.
deconditioned
A body weight greater than what is considered within normal standards; a body mass index of 25.0 to 29.9.
overweight
When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships.
muscle imbalance
The support provided by tissues surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement.
joint stability
A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat; classified by a body mass index of 30 or greater.
obesity
Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology.
kinesiology
A practice that relies on evidence for guidance and decision-making and includes developing individual expertise, staying current on the best sources of external evidence (e.g., peer-reviewed research), and prioritizing client values and expectations.
evidence-based practice
Stages of OPT Model is
phase 1 stabilization endurance, phase 2 strength endurance, phase 3 muscular development, phase 4 maximal strength, phase 5 power
What does the term evidence-based practice refer to?
the conscientious use of current research in making decisions about client care
The social standing of a person or group that includes education, income, and occupation
socioeconomic status
The state of having a disease
morbidity
A state or a risk of death or dying.
mortality
The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium.
homeostasis
Which organization functions as the international public health agency of the United Nations?
WHO (World Health Organization)
Which of the following chronic diseases is the leading cause of death in both men and women?
Coronary Heart Disease
Any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
risk factor
A waxy, fatlike substance found in bodily cells.
cholesterol
A sudden lack of blood supply to the brain, caused by either a blockage in an artery or ruptured blood vessel.
stroke
The action that occurs when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked; medically known as a myocardial infarction.
heart attack
A condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
heart failure
A condition that occurs when one or more heart valves do not function properly, causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply to the body.
heart valve problem
A problem with the rate or rhythm of a person’s heartbeat. The heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern.
Arrhythmia
A category of heart-related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle.
Ischemic heart disease
