L9b: Exercise Prescription for Osteoarthritis Flashcards
~8% of Australians reported to have _____ in 2007
OA
Knees, followed by hips, are the most commonly affected _______ joints
OA
____ is the dominant symptom for OA
Pain
______ does not adversely affect joint pain in most older people with OA
Exercise
What are 6 clinical observations for OA?
- Focal destruction of articular cartilage
- Changes in subchondral bone structure
- Formation of osteophytes (bony spurts)
- Joint space narrowing
- Micro-fractures
- Joint swelling
Severity of _____ does not correlate strongly with the structural changes observed in x rays for OA.
pain
______ should not be viewed as a contraindication for exercise participation
Pain
What are 5 symptoms of OA?
- Pain
- Joint stiffness
- Instability
- Swelling
- Muscle weakness
What are 4 disabilities of OA?
Physical and psychological disabilities and impaired quality of life
- Physical
- Psychological
- ↓ QoL
- Difficulty performing ADLs
What are 4 co-existing morbidities?
- Obesity
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
What is the result of OA?
Majority of older people with OA do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity
_______ considered the cornerstone of conservative management for OA
Exercise therapy
Both ________ and _______ exercise can reduce pain and improve function and health status in OA.
strengthening; aerobic
______ should be individualised and patient-centred taking into account factors in OA.
Exercise therapy
To be effective, _______ should include advice and education to promote a positive lifestyle change with an increase in physical activity in OA.
exercise program
In OA, _______ and _____ are equally effective and patient preference should be considered
group exercise; home exercise