Disease Considerations

Question 1

Obesity

Answer 1

the condition of subcutaneous fat exceeding the amount of lean body mass

Question 2

Guidelines for Obese Clients

Answer 2

low impact or step aerobics
5 days per week
60-80% of max heart rate
40-60 mins per day
push, pull, squat and single leg balance assessment
SMR
seated or standing position

Question 3

Guidelines for Diabetes

Answer 3

4-7 days per week
50-90% max heart rate
20-60 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, single leg balance or squat assessment
avoid excessive plyometric or high intensity

Question 4

Guidelines for Hypertension

Answer 4

3-7 days per week
50-85% max heart rate
30-60 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, single leg balance
static and active stretching in standing or seated position
avoid heavy lifting
standing or seated

Question 5

Guidelines for Individuals with Coronary Heart Disease

Answer 5

3-5 days per week
40-85% max heart rate
push, pull, OH squat, single leg balance
static and active stretching in standing or seated

Question 6

Osteopenia

Answer 6

a decrease in the calcification or density of bone as well as reduced bone mass

Question 7

Osteoporosis

Answer 7

decrease in bone mass and density as an increase in the space between bones, resulting in porosity and fragility

Question 8

Guidelines for Osteoporosis

Answer 8

2-5 days per week
50-90% max heart rate
20-60 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, sitting and standing into a chair

Question 9

Arthritis

Answer 9

chronic inflammation of the joints

Question 10

Osteoarthritis

Answer 10

arthritis in which cartilage becomes soft, frayed, or thins out as a result of trauma or other conditions

Question 11

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 11

arthiritis primarily affecting connective tissues, thickening of articular soft tissue and extension of synovial tissue over articular cartilages that have become eroded

Question 12

Guidelines for Arthritis

Answer 12

3-5 days per week
60-80% max heart rate
30 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, single leg balance or squat
SMR and static and active 
pain free ranges of motion

Question 13

Guidelines for Cancer

Answer 13

3-5 days per week
50-70% max heart rate
15-30 minutes per session
push, pull, OH squat, single leg balance
adequate rest

Question 14

Guidelines for Pregnancy

Answer 14

3-5 days a week
15-30 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, single leg squat or balance
avoid prone or supine
no plyometric in second and third trimesters

Question 15

Restrictive Lung Disease

Answer 15

the condition of a fibrous lung tissue, which results in a decreased ability to expand the lungs

Question 16

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Answer 16

condition of altered airflow through the lungs, generally caused by airway obstruction as a result of mucus production

Question 17

Guidelines for Lung Disease

Answer 17

3-5 days per week
40-60% max heart rate
20-45 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, single leg squat or balance
upper body exercises cause increased dyspnea

Question 18

Intermittent Claudication

Answer 18

the manifestation of the symptoms caused by peripheral arterial disease

Question 19

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Answer 19

condition characterized by narrowing of the major arteries that are responsible for supplying blood to the lower extremities

Question 20

Guidelines for PAD/Intermittent Claudication

Answer 20

3-5 days per week
50-85% max heart rate
20-30 minutes
push, pull, OH squat, single leg squat or balance