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Takes Ca out of bone

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PTH

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Puts Ca into bone

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Calcitonin

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Accelerated bone loss with what type of osteporosis

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Postmenopausal

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What type of fx with postmenopausal

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vertebral

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what type of fx with age related osteoporosis

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hip

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What type of bone does postmenopausal osteoporosis impact

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trabecular

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What is the purpose of the FRAX Tool

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evaluates 10 year probability of hip fracture and major osteoporosis fracture

  • can be a guide as to whether meds or needed or not
  • available for 4 U.S. populations (white, black, asian, hispanic)
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Type of osteporosis med that can lead to femoral insufficincy fractures

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Alendronate (Fosamax, Boniva)

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Type of osteoporosis med that decr number of osteoclasts an is a nasal spray

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Calcitonin

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Type of osteoporosis med that prevents bone loss in the spine and is a selective estrogen receptor modulator

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Raloxifene (Evista)

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Type of osteoporosis med that simulates osteoblastic proliferation and new bone formation. Taken intermittently and used with Ca citrate

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Sodium Fluoride

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What age needs the most Ca

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9-18

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Management of acute vertebral fractures

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  1. ) Intermittant Horizontal Rest Regime (supine, SL, standing)….no sitting
  2. ) TENS for pain
  3. ) Isometric exercises with breathing
  4. ) Gentle AROM or AAROM
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Management of subactue vertebral fractures

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  1. ) Start to include some flexibility, strengthening, and balance
  2. ) Limit the amount lifting to less than 10 lbs
  3. ) Education on proper posture and body mechanics
  4. ) Evaluate need for orthotic
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What two tests would you want to avoid in someone who has osteoporosis

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BBS and Fullerton

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What RPE for 60-80% of 1 RM

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13-15

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What RPE for 40-60% of 1 RM

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11-13

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Older adults and children rely on what sense more for balance

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vision

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Adults rely on what sense more for balance

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somatosensory

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What was were the two most predictive things of having a fall after D/C from hosptial

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  1. ) Previous fall

2. ) Use of AD

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When protein clumps together and cloud a small area of the lens, making it harder to see

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Cataracts

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Degneration of the macula which is responsible for sharp, central vision

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

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Category of eye disorders associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure which can cause eye damage

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Glaucoma

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Glaucoma leads to loss of what type of vision

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peripheral

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Is glaucoma painful
no
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the GDS
More than 6 points
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the FES-I
More than 24 points
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5 Medical History Questions Predictive of Falls
1. ) Previous falls 2. ) Psychoactive meds 3. ) AD for ambulation 4. ) Assistance with ADLS 5. ) Fearful of falling
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the BBS
Less than 50
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the TUG
More than 11 sec
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the SLS, EO
Less than 6.5 sec
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the 5x STS
More than 12 sec
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the Self selected walking speed
Less than 1 m/sec
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What constitutes a hypertensive crisis
1. ) SBP more than 180 2. ) DBP more than 120 3. ) RR more than 35 4. ) HR more than 130 bpm 5. ) HR less than 40 bpm
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the ABC Scale
Less than 67%
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the Functional Reach/Modified Functional Reach
Less than 6-7 inches
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the Fullerton means high fall risk
Less than 25
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the 4 Square step test
More than 15 sec
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the DGI
Less than 19
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the Tinetti (POMA)
Less than 19
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What measures static and dynamic balance in higher functioning adults
Fullerton Advance Balance Scale
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What time on the TUG would mean dependent in mobility and ADLs
More than 30 sec
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What percent slow on inside the parallel lines vs outside the parallel lines = fall risk
15%
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How long and wide is the corridor for the parallel walk test
6m long, 20cm wide
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What is a high fall risk on the tandem walk
Unable to walk 5 steps with eyes closed
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What test looks at dynamic balance with change in direction
4 Square Step Test
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What score on the FGA is indicative of falls
22/30 or less
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What score is indicative on fall risk for the 30 second chair stand
Less than 8
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What do you need to do before beginning the 30 second chair stand
Measure BP, HR, RR pre and post test
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More than ____cm = fx with arm span to height measurement
4cm
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More than ___cm on flexicurve = clinical kyphosis
13 cm
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Index of Kyphosis =
(TW/TL) x 100
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Less than or equal to ___cm = vertebral compression fx with the iliocostal distance measurement
3.6 cm
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What do you need to do pre and post test on the 2 min walk test
Measure BP, HR, RR
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What do you need to do pre and post test on the 2 min step test
Measure BP, HR, and RR
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What are the 4 categories on the Mini BEST
Anticipatory, reactive, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait
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3 evidence based community fall prevention program
1. ) Otago 2. ) Tai Chi 3. ) Stopping Elderly Accidents Deaths and Injuries (STEADI)
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3 components of STEADI
1. ) Screen 2. ) Assess 3. ) Intervene
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What 3 muscles make up the Levator Ani
1. ) Puborectalis 2. ) Pubococcygeus 3. ) Illiococcygeus
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Are there more endurance or quick twitch fibers in the pelvic floor
endurance
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which trimester has the highest rate of miscarraige
first
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What is full term
37-42 weeks
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What causes the supine hypotension in pregnancy
compression to the inferior vena cava
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Posture changes that occur with pregnancy
- cervical ext - scapular ab - protraction - increased thoracic flex - increased lumbar ext - increased anterior pelvic tilt - increased BOS - increased hip ER
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What BP is gestational HTN
140/90
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What types of movement can cause round ligament pain
anterior pelvic tilt or a cough or sneeze or another quick motion with pull
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True or false: ribcage expansion occurs early in pregancy
true
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Things to avoid when exercising someone who is pregnant
- prolonged static positions - extreme assymetrical LE positions, vigorous stretching of hip adductors, positions that strain pelvic floor or abdominal muscles, supine for longer than 3 min, inverted, buttocks higher than chest (bridging)
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Is cryotherapy safe in someone who is pregnant
yes
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What motion do you want to avoid for 6-8 weeks postpartum
hip extension
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Type of urinary incontinence with a strong unconrollable sensation to void
Urge
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leakage with cough, laugh, sneeze, exertion, exercise
Stress incontinence
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urinary leakage secondary to lack of sensation to urinate.....common in those who hold their urine for long periods of time or those who have a neurological conditions like MS
Overflow incontinence
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Weakness of the anterior vaginal wall (and most common type of pelvic organ prolapse)
Cystocele
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Weakness of posterior vaginal wall
Rectocele
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Prolapse of the small bowel
Enterocele
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If someone has pelvic organ prolapse what might they complain of
back pain, pelvic heaviness/pressure, feeling something fall out
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What is the tx for dyssynergia of the pelvic floor muscles
biofeedback
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Things to screen for to see if pelvis is the issue:
1. ) Pelvic Pain greater than 3/10 2. ) Hx of tailbone fall 3. ) urinary dysfunction such as incontinence, difficulty emptying bladder, pain with urination 4. ) Nocturia 5. ) Feeling of pelvic pressure 6. ) Hx of LBP, hip, or groin pain 7. ) Painful intercourse 8. ) Pain with sitting 9. ) Bowel dysfunction such as incontinence, difficulty emptying, pain, or straining
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What are the two subtests on the POMA
Balance and Gait

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