14 PRACTICE AREAS

Question 1

INJURY PREVENTION

Answer 1

Poor body mechanics is the cause of workplace injuries.
Enormous costs from injury: lost production, sick time, worker, insurance cost.

Question 2

HIGH RISK CATEGORIES FOR REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES

Answer 2

1. Non-neutral postures.
2. Static muscle contractions.
3. Repetitive movements.
4. Over-exertion.

Question 3

1. NON-NEUTRAL POSTURES

Answer 3

Body positions that put increased force due to gravity on the tissues of the body.
Working with the joints in the extremes of range of motion, causing compression of the joint.

Standing with knees locked.

Question 4

2. STATIC MUSCLE CONTRACITONS

Answer 4

Static muscle contractions (even with relatively small forces) fatigue muscles and other tissues very quickly due to reduced blood supply.

Driving.

Question 5

3. REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS

Answer 5

Tasks that require repeated use of a given body area, putting stress on tendons and ligaments.

Pulling wrenches.

Question 6

4. OVER-EXERTION

Answer 6

These are tasks (usually lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling) that exceed an individual’s physical abilities.
Poor body mechanics places strain on a weak body part.

Question 7

WORK AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

Answer 7

Teaching proper body mechanics.
Modelling, using, and advocating proper body mechanics.
Evaluating body mechanics.
Helping prepare clients.

Question 8

3 IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR RETURNING TO WORK

Answer 8

1. Return to work earlier.
2. Linking the worker to job tasks during rehab.
3. Modified work situation.

Question 9

WORK CONDITIONING

Answer 9

Specific job demands are replicated in a controlled, safe manner to promote proper technique.

Question 10

GOAL OF PEDIATRICS

Answer 10

Achieving potential.
Understanding and ability to play, sing, laugh, jump, and move.
Be creative.

Question 11

GOALS OF SENIORS

Answer 11

Fall prevention.
Comfort and pain relief.
Understanding and ability to sing, laugh, move and motivate.
Be creative in implementing treatment.
Ability to listen and hear the concerns.

Question 12

BARIATRICS

Answer 12

Weight bias: negative attitudes against them.
Weight stigma: stereotypes assign to people who are obese.
Weight discrimination: actions against people.

Question 13

GOALS FOR BARIATRICS

Answer 13

Supporting clients in their own understanding of weight management.
Regular physiotherapy.

Question 14

EVOLVING AREAS OF PRACTICE

Answer 14

Cancer treatment.
High level sports.
Physiotherapy.
Transplant treatment.