HLTH 2501 module 4: traditional and other therpaies

Question 1

types of traditional therapies

Answer 1

physio, OT, speech therapy, nutrition/diet, RMT, osteopathy, and chiropractic

Question 2

what can a physio do?

Answer 2

IMS, ultrasound, electrical nerve stimulation and rehab for those with neurological, cardiac injuries, or cancer

Question 3

occupational therpay

Answer 3

provide a functional assessment of patient capabilities related to ADLs; focuses on an evaluation of motor, cognitive, and visual-space ability

Question 4

speech pathologist

Answer 4

is a specialist in the assessment and treatment of those with communication or swallowing problems

Question 5

RMTs

Answer 5

use a variety of techniques to increase circulation, reduce pain, and increase flexibility for those experiencing joint pain

Question 6

osteopaths

Answer 6

are medical doctors who use all but the traditional treatment methods such as drugs and surgery

Question 7

alternative therapies

Answer 7

therapeutic practices considered to be outside the traditional range of Western medicine; includes acupuncture, aromatherapy, shiatsu, reflexology, and herbal medicine

Question 8

chinese medicine

Answer 8

considered to be an independent system of thought and practice, including clinical observation, testing, and diagnosis

Question 9

noncontact therapeutic touch

Answer 9

energy is exchanged between people to relieve pain and anxiety and to promote healing; includes an intent to heal

Question 10

naturopathy

Answer 10

based on promoting natural foods, massage, exercise, and fresh air as a way of life; includes acupuncture, herbal medicines, nutrition, massage, and physical manipulations

Question 11

homeopathy

Answer 11

has the goal of stimulating the immune system and natural healing power in the body through the use of plant, animal, and mineral products

Question 12

aromatherpay

Answer 12

includes the use of essential oils when rubbed on the skin or inhaled; these are absorbed into the general circulation that exert a systemic effect

Question 13

asian therapies

Answer 13

are based on the balance or imbalance of life energy called qi (chinese) or ki (japanese); a disease is caused by a deficit of qi

Question 14

three sources that qi is derived from

Answer 14

inherited, food, and air

Question 15

meridians

Answer 15

qi flows along these channels in the body and these join all organs and body parts together

Question 16

acupuncture

Answer 16

chinese therapeutic discipline that involves inserting fine needles into the various meridian acupoints to balance the body energy

Question 17

shiatsu

Answer 17

the japanese version of chinese anma massage (acupuncture without needles) which delivers pressure to acupoints

Question 18

yoga

Answer 18

an ancient Indian discipline of various forms that combines physical activity with stretching and meditation, improving the flow of prana (equivalent to qi)

Question 19

reflexology

Answer 19

a therapy from ancient China and Egypt which relates points of the feet and hands to the 10 longitudinal zones in the body

Question 20

craniosacral therpay

Answer 20

deals with the characteristic ebb and flow pulsing rhythm of the meninges and CSF around the brain and spinal cord

Question 21

ayurveda

Answer 21

originated from INdia and its goal is to balance body dosas or factors so a healthy mind and body result; uses diet, yoga, and herbal remedies

Question 22

what is ayurveda associated with?

Answer 22

dosas

Question 23

what is yoga associated with?

Answer 23

improving the flow of prana

Question 24

qi

Answer 24

chinese term refers to balance in the body

Question 25

ki

Answer 25

japanese term similar to qi

Question 26

what is disease thought to be a result of in Chinese medicine?

Answer 26

a lack of qi