Evidence Base SRI Update

Question 1

How is moderate intensity defined

Answer 1

Absolute scale: 3-5.9 METs
Relative scale: 5 or 6 out of 10

Question 2

How is vigorous intensity defined?

Answer 2

Absolute scale: >6 METs
Relative scale: 7-8/10

Question 3

describe the mortality risk reduction associated with 150 minutes of exercise per week

Answer 3

1 in 12 deaths &
1 in 20 cases of CVD can be prevented (n=130,000)

Question 4

what are the newly discovered SHORT term health benefits

Answer 4

reduced anxiety
Improved QOL
Reduced BP
Improved insulin sensitivity

Question 5

what are the newly discovered LONG term health benefits

Answer 5

Improve cognition in youth
prevents 8 types of cancer
reduce risk of dementia, including alzheimers
lowers risk of falls

Question 6

what are the newly discovered health benefits for disease management

Answer 6

reduced pain in OA
Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

Question 7

according to systematic review what were the best exercises to reduce BP

Answer 7

Aerobic exercise training
dynamic resistance training
resistance training
high intensity interval training

Question 8

According to the NICE guidelines what are the best Tx strategies for knee OA

Answer 8

Exercise - general aerobic fitness
weight loss
advice on appropriate footwear

Question 9

list the possible differential diagnosis for anterior knee pain

Answer 9

quads tendinopathy
paterllar tendinopathy
meniscal (M/L) injury
bursitis - infra/para patellar
ITB syndrome