Week 10 Flashcards
Role of Exercise Physiologist
Helping patients recognise that they power in managing their disease can have significant implications for effective self management
Obesity defined?
excessive body fat that can lead to multi organ specific consequences
Stroke?
is a disease of vascular supply of brain
benefits of PA in treatment of stroke?
reduced anxiety
improved QOL
increase strength, power and gait control
greater ability to focus
parkinsons disease?
Fastest growing neurological disorder
degeneration of basal gargalia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine
osteoarthritis?
is a heterogenous disorder that can present with pain and functional limitations of a joint including cartilage, synovial membrane, subchondral bone and ligaments
causes of osteoarthritis
age
genetics
obesity
gender
work
symptoms of osteoarthritis
pain
stiffness
tenderness
bone spurs
loss of mobility
osteoporosis?
weight bearing as a child to prevent
causes weak bones
symptoms of osteoporosis?
back pain
loss of height over time
stooped posture
bone break easily
risk factors osteoporosis?
sex and age
race/family history
low body weight
medical conditions associated with osteoporosis
cancer
celiac disease
cancer?
2nd leading cause of death globally
safety precautions with PA and cancer
increased risk of infections
cardiotoxicity
peripheral neuropathies
increased risk of fractures
PA linked to reduced risks of cancer
reduces inflammation
improves immune system
prevents obesity
