Lecture 6 - Considerations for various populations Flashcards
Most important consideration with children/adolescence is ___ and ___
Technique and volume
More and more children are getting injured, why?
Lack of variation in sport because they play it 12 months/year (same sport - one sport)
Name 2 common injuries in children
- Osgood Schlatter’s
- Sinding Larson Johansson Syndrome
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
- Slipped Femoral Capital Epiphysis
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Disruption of blood supply to head of femur (3-12 males)
What is Slipped-Femoral Capital Epiphysis?
Head of femur shifts at growth plate (growth spurts 12-15 males)
Principles of rehabilitation with children (4)
- Confidentiality
- Make if fun
- Speak to the child
- Choose your words wisely
Common injuries for older individuals (4)
- Postural dysfunctions
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures
2 main goals of rehab/RT with older individuals
- Maintain independence in functional ADLs/activities
- Improve balance and coordination
Females and people with uteruses - Menstrual considerations (3)
- Dysmenorrhea
- Iron levels
- Menstrual cycle ?
Considerations for pregnancy (3)
- Hormone release
- Increase laxity in joints (3-5 months post-partum)
- Swelling (carpal tunnel, Dequervain’s tenosynovitis, neuropathies)
Treatment considerations during pregnancy - what positions should be avoided? what type of training should be avoided?
Supine or prone
Avoid heavy lifting, and straining exercises
Treatment considerations during pregnancy - name 2 types of exercises that are good
Postural and pelvic floor exercises
Some studies have consistently examined perceived performance during various phases of the MC, and athletes identify their performance to be relatively worse in ___ and ____
Early follicular and late luteal phases
Name the phases of menstrual cycle
Menstrual Day 1-5
Follicular Day 6-14
Ovulatory Day 15-17
Luteal Day 18-28
Considerations for patients with hearing impairment (4)
- Balance can be affected - rehab goals
- Always face them when speaking
- Speak slowly, be clear and concise with explanations
- Get attention of the person before speaking to them