Geriatric Considerations for PT intervensions Flashcards
1
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What is Deconditioning?
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A complex process of physiological change following a period of inactivity, bed rest or sedentary lifestyle.
2
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Factors influencing Aerobic Capacity
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Oxygen consumption
- Cardiac performance
- musculoskeletal changes
- metabolic changes
3
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What can we do to improve aerobic capacity?
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-Therapeutic exercise (needto follow the overload principle)
4
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What are the 4 components of an exercise prescription
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- Mode
- Intensity
- Duration
- Frequency
5
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Define Overload princiiple
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-states the increase in habitual aerobic workload above the normally experienced will cause adaptations that improve maximal aerobic capacity.
6
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Examples of energy conservation techniques
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Page 244
7
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Define Ataxia
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- Lack of coordination between movements and/or body parts during a specific movement.
- Damage to cerebellar structures.
8
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Define Perceptual deficits
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Impaired perception of body movement or position.
-Parietal lobe damage
9
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Define Paresis
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-Reduced ability to voluntarily activate the spinal motor neurons.
