Exercise and Special Populations Flashcards
documentation provided by fitness professionals and commonly used by healthcare providers to document patient progress
SOAP note
SOAP note components
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
client’s own observations, description of symptoms, challenges with the program, and progress made (SOAP content)
subjective content of the SOAP note
measurements such as vital signs, height, weight, age, posture, and exercise and other test results, as well as exercise and nutrition log information (SOAP content)
objective content of the SOAP note
a brief summary of the client’s current status based on the subjective and objective observations and measures (SOAP content)
assessment content of the SOAP note
a description of the next steps in the program based on the assessment (SOAP content)
plan content of the SOAP note
T/F: During the initial interview and throughout the program, it is important to ask the client an open-ended question on how they are feeling.
True
3 things that are important for a client to recall that help the client have a positive image of fitness activity and with program progression
1) a functional gain
2) a limitation
3) a moment when they felt good with the circumstances
the single most influential factor in the incidence of major diseases such as cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders
lifestyle
how to approach clients with multiple health challenges
1) offer understanding
2) encourage transparency into their habits
3) establish accountability for their choices
clients with multiple health challenges should follow this type of exercise program
low- to moderate-intensity that progresses gradually
the leading cause of death in the developed world and for more than 100 years has caused more deaths in Americans than any other major cause
cardiovascular disease (CVD)
types of CVD
1) dyslipidemia
2) CAD
3) congestive heart failure (CHF)
4) hypertension
5) stroke
6) peripheral vascular disease
risk factors that contribute to CVD
1) family history
2) hypertension
3) smoking
4) diabetes
5) age
6) dyslipidemia
7) lifestyle (i.e., poor diet and physical inactivity)
another term for CAD
atherosclerotic heart disease
disease that is characterized by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen
CAD / atherosclerotic heart disease
underlying cause of cerebral and peripheral vascular diseases
atherosclerosis
manifestations of atherosclerosis
1) angina
2) heart attack
3) stroke
4) intermittent claudication
percentage decrease in risk of developing CAD in people who participate in:
1) moderate amounts of physical activity
2) higher amounts of physical activity
1) 20%
2) 30%
T/F: It is imperative that a client with 2+ risk factors and/or active CAD is evaluated by his or her physician and obtains a release prior to starting an exercise program.
True
T/F: All clients with documented CAD should have a physician-supervised maximal graded exercise test to determine their functional capacity and cardiovascular status to establish a safe exercise level.
True
low-risk cardiac clients have these characteristics
1) an uncomplicated clinical course in the hospital
2) no evidence of resting or exercise-induced ischemia
3) functional capacity greater than 7 METs three weeks following any medical event or treatment that required hospitalization
4) normal ventricular function with an ejection fraction > 50%
5) no significant resting or exercise-induced arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)
typical resistance training guideline for low-risk, stable CAD clients
1 set, 12-15 reps, 8-10 exercises targeting major muscle groups, twice a week
T/F: Low-risk CAD clients’ heart rates should not exceed training targets and/or RPE of 11-14 (6-20 scale).
True
T/F: Isometric exercises should be utilized for low-risk CAD clients.
False
Should be avoided since they can dramatically raise BP and the associated work of the heart
frequency of aerobic and resistance training for low-risk CAD clients
- aerobic: 3-5 days/week
- resistance: 2 days/week
markers for hypertension
1) SBP at or above 140 mmHg,
2) DBP at or above 90 mmHg, or
3) taking antihypertensive medication
markers for prehypertension
1) SBP from 120-139 mmHg or
2) DBP from 80-89 mmHg
percentage of US population over age of 20 diagnosed with prehypertension
37%
rises in SBP and DBP that doubles the risk of developing CAD
1) SBP: 20 mmHg
2) DBP: 10 mmHg
150 minutes of exercise per week has shown to reduce SBP by this much
2-6 mmHg
the acute post-exercise decrease in SBP and DBP can last for this long
22 hours
term to describe acute post-exercise reduction in both SBP and DBP
post-exercise hypotension (PEH)
magnitude of post-exercise hypotension for SBP and DBP
SBP: 15 mmHg
DBP: 4 mmHg
amount of exercise prehypertensive and hypertensive individuals should participate in each week
30 min, 5 days/week
forms of appropriate exercise for prehypertensive and hypertensive individuals
1) aerobic: walking, cycling, swimming, and ergometers
2) resistance: circuit training using low to moderate weight
certain medications that can alter HR response and cause orthostatic hypotension and PEH
1) beta blockers
2) calcium channel blockers
the exercise session should be terminated for these SBP and DBP reasons
1) SBP rises to 250 mmHg
2) DBP rises to 115 mmHg
3) SBP fails to increase with increasing workload
4) SBP drops at least 20 mmHg
two types of strokes
1) ischemic stroke
2) hemorrhagic stroke
occurs when the blood vessel in the brain bursts
hemorrhagic stroke
occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off
ischemic stroke
percentage of strokes that are ischemic
80%
the warning signs of a stroke
1) sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms, or legs
2) sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others
3) sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
4) sudden walking problems, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination
5) sudden severe headache with no known cause
the leading cause of chronic disability
stroke
risk factors for stroke
1) high BP
2) smoking
3) heart disease
4) previous stroke
5) physical inactivity
6) transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
momentary reductions in oxygen delivery to the brain, possibly resulting in sudden headache, dizziness, blackout, and/or temporary neurological dysfunction
transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
T/F: Clients at risk for, or have experienced, a stroke, should follow the same guidelines and recommendations used for CAD and hypertension.
True
duration of exercise activity for clients recovering from a stroke
begin with 3-5 min bouts, then gradually build to 30 minutes over time
risk factors for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) - similar to CAD
1) hyperlipidemia
2) smoking (most prominent)
3) hypertension
4) diabetes (most prominent)
5) family predisposition
6) physical inactivity
7) obesity
8) stress
one of the most common forms of PVD
peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD)
atherosclerosis of the arteries of the lower extremities
peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD)
characterized by muscular pain caused by ischemia, or lack of blood flow to the muscle
peripheral vascular occlusive disease (PVOD)
subjective grading scale for peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
- Grade 1: definite discomfort or pain, but only of initial or modest levels
- Grade 2: moderate discomfort or pain from which the client’s attention can be diverted (e.g., conversation)
- Grade 3: intense pain from which the client’s attention cannot be diverted
- Grade 4: excruciating and unbearable pain
exercise-related improvements for PVD
1) decreased blood viscosity (increased blood flow and perfusion)
2) increased capillary and mitochondrial density
3) increased oxidative and glycolytic enzymes
4) improvement in walking mechanics and pain perception
goals of an exercise program with a PVD client
1) improve arterial flow
2) increase oxygen extraction
3) improve walking mechanics (that will ultimately serve to decrease oxygen demand at a given workload)
typical exercise of choice for PVD clients
walking - uses the lower-leg muscles, effectively producing ischemia in the affected limbs
how to improve exercise capacity for PVD clients through walking
1) encourage clients to walk to the point of intense pain (b/w Grades 2 and 3) before stopping
2) client should rest until the pain subsides then repeat
3) this process should be repeated for 20-30 min with gradual progression to 30 to 60 min sessions
4) initial workload intensity should stimulate claudication pain within 2-6 min
5) when 8-12 min of continuous walking can be tolerated, consider increasing walking pace or progressing total activity time
6) RPE should stay within moderate intensities (9-13 on 6-20 scale)
T/F: Clients with PVD should avoid exercising in cold air or water to reduce the risk of vasoconstriction.
True