Chapter 13 - Considerations for Chronic Disease Flashcards
Chronic conditions that general exercise guidelines apply to.
The general guidelines apply to conditions such as uncomplicated coronary artery disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia (blood lipid disorder), diabetes, MetS (metabolic syndrome), asthma, cancer, and osteoarthritis
Modifications to exercise programs for someone with a chronic disease should be based on:
- Characteristics to the disease
- Restrictions that the disease places on someone
- Disease severity
- Activities to emphasize
- Activities to avoid
Three factors that would dramatically reduce chronic disease
Smoking, Physical Activity, Poor diet
Information a PT should gather from a client’s physician
Medical release (permission to exercise) Exercise limitations - HR limitations Exercise guidelines
SOAP Notes
A way to document client progress. Documents patterns of self image vs actual performance.
Subjective - client observations of status, description of symptoms, challenges w/program, progress made
Objective - Measurements taken, exercise & nutrition log (include date)
Assessment - Summary of client status based on S and O
Plan - Description of next steps based on assessment
PT Responsibility When Working with Clients Who Have Chronic Disease
Expand knowledge and skills through continuing education and close communication with healthcare professionals
Nutrition Statistics Regarding Chronic Disease
45% of deaths caused by heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke were attributable to dietary habits. (US study)
Recovery from a cardiac event (MI, procedure, surgery, angioplasty, stent)
Recovery is almost always improved with an appropriate exercise program. Avoid Valsalva maneuver. Stop exercise if angina, dyspnea, lightheadedness, dizziness, pallor, or rapid HR.
Description of low-risk CAD clients (Cardiovascular Disease)
- Uncomplicated clinical course in hospital
- No evidence of resting or exercise induced ischemia
- Functional capacity >=7 METS after 3 wks post treatment
- Normal ventricular function (ejection fraction >50%)
- No resting or exercise induced arrhythmias
FITT Recommendations for Clients with Cardiovascular Disease
Frequency - cardio 3-5days/wk, strength 2-3days/wk
Intensity - moderate to vigorous, moderate
Time - cardio goal of 20-60 min w/warm up and cool down, no specific duration for strength
Type - Rhythmic large muscle groups, various exercises for strength one set initially
Two types of hypertension
Essential or Primary Hypertension - most prevalent, no know cause
Secondary Hypertension - caused by another disease such as kidney disease
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Hypertension
- Maintain normal bodyweight (5-20 mm/Hg)
- Adopt DASH eating pattern (dietary approaches to stopping hypertension) (8-14 mm/Hg)
- Dietary sodium reduction (2-8 mm/Hg)
- Physical activity (4-9 mm/Hg)
- Moderation of alcohol (2-4 mm/Hg)
FITT Recommendations for Clients with Hypertension
Frequency - cardio every day preferable, strength 2-3 days/wk
Intensity - cardio RPE 12-13, strength 40-50% or 60-80% 1-RM
Time - 30min, 2-4 sets, 8-12 reps
Type - rhythmic large muscle , free weights or machines no Valsalva maneuver
Stroke definition
Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is compromised by a blocked vessel (ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel bursts in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). Number one cause of disability globally.
Signs of Stroke
FAST - Face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties, time to call EMS
- Sudden numbness or weakness in arms, legs, face
- Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden walking problems, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden sever headache with no known cause
FITT Recommendations for Clients with Stroke
Follow same guidelines as CAD & Hypertension
Frequency - cardio 3-5days/wk strength 2days/wk
Intensity - light to vigorous RPE 11-14, 50-70% 1-RM
Time - 20-60min/day multiple bouts ok, 1-3 sets, 8-15 reps
Type - consider cognitive ability, consider safety
Peripheral Artery Disease PAD definition & considerations
Atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities. Most prominent risk factors are smoking and diabetes. Causes pain due to ischemia or lack of blood flow to the muscle. Pain is brought on by exercise and sometimes at rest. Medical evaluation required before exercise. Proper foot care important.
FITT Recommendations for PAD
Frequency - cardio 3-5 days/wk, >=2days/wk
Intensity - moderate, 60-80% of 1-RM
Time - 30-45min, 6-8 exercises 2-3 sets 8-12 reps
Type - weight bearing, whole body-large muscles-lower muscles