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BIOKINETICS Flashcards

1
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Ambulation

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Walking with/without assistance

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Physiological concepts of ambulation

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  1. Muscle functions
  2. Cardiorespiratory function
  3. Joint mobility
  4. Balance, timing, direction
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Physical concepts of ambulation

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  1. Balance
  2. Gait cycle
  3. Posture
  4. Coordination
  5. Base of support
  6. Center of gravity
  7. Ground reaction force
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Ambulatory aids

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Canes
Crutches
Walkers
Rollators

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What do ambulatory aids do?

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Assist walking and inc. Stability
Dec. Load, pain, muscke atrophy
Inc. Muscle engagement, endurance, mobility, healing

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6
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Safety tips

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  1. Correct height and fit
  2. Non slip footwear
  3. Inspect wear and tear
  4. Be careful on wet/uneven surfaces
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Physical considerations

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1 proper fit
2 gait training
3 posture and surface awareness

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8
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Aquatic therapy

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Water based ex. For rehab and fitness

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Aquatic therapy principles

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  1. Buoyancy
  2. Hydrostatic pressure
  3. Viscosity
  4. Thermodynamics
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10
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What is buoyancy?

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Dec stress and supports joints

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What us hydrostatic pressure?

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Dec swelling
Inc circulation

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12
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What is viscosity?

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Provides resistance for muscle strengthening

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What is thermodynamics?

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Inc muscle relaxation

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Benefits of aquatic therapy

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-dec swelling and pain
-inc rom, balance, coordination, flexibility
-builds muscle strength and endurance

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Aquatic exercise types

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Aerobic
Strength
Flexibility
Balance

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Aquatic therapy safety considerations

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-check water temp(28-32)
-check fatigue+ dehydration
-use right flotation device
-supervision + lifeguard

17
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Aquatic therapy is suitable for

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Inj recovery
Chronic pain management
Low impact conditioning

18
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Aquatic therapy goals

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Inc mobility
Strength and functionality

19
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What is Tendinopathy?

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Degeneration of tendons causing pain due to overuse/inj

20
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Tendinopathy goals

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Dec pain, inflammation, recurrence
Ince healing, remodeling, strength and functionality

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Parameters of Tendinopathy

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  1. Load management
  2. Ex. Selection
  3. Pain management
  4. Rest and recovery
22
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Tendinopathy rehab stages

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  1. Acute
  2. Loading
  3. Strength
  4. Return to activity
23
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Acute phase Tendinopathy

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  • manage pain
  • 5 sets 45 sec x2
    -isom. Con. Ex
    #shortened
    Eg. Wall sit
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Loading phase Tendinopathy

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-progressive resistance
-slow and heavy
-isom. Ecc.
#lengthened
Eg. Squats and leg press

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Strength phase Tendinopathy

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-ecc. And functional
-3 sets 20 reps x3
Eg. Hopping, skipping

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Return to activity Tendinopathy

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-load tolerance testing
Eg. Sprinting

27
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Tendinopathy progression

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-pain less 4/10 on VAS
-inc 5-10% load weekly

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