Lecture 8 Flashcards
What is functional fitness
-the physiological capacity to perform everyday activities safely and independently without undue fatigue
What is physical performance
-an objectively measured whole-body function related to mobility
What are some examples of ADLs
-bathing
-dressing
-grocery shopping
-travel
-self-feeding
-personal hygiene/grooming
-using washroom
Why is functional fitness important
-elderly population is rapidly expanding
-older adults are the least physically active of any age group and generate highest healthcare costs
-physical disability among elderly persons is high and increasing
What is aging associated with
-reduction in skeletal muscle mass
What does reduction in skeletal muscle mass increase risk of
-falls
-disability
-functional impairment
-loss of independence
What to consider before performing functional fitness assessments
-what specific population the test was developed for
-be aware of known floor or ceiling effects
-understand the context in which change scores or predictive capabilities are attributed
What do assessments for functional fitness do
-assess major underlying physical parameters associated with functional mobility in independent older adults
-identifies potential areas of weakness
-measure risk factors that are precursors to the loss of function
What do we measure in terms of maintaining physical independence
-lower body strength
-upper body strength
-alternate aerobic endurance
What is the timed up and go test used for
-clinical measure of functional balance and mobility
What clinical populations should TUG test be used in
-vestibular disorders
-stroke
-spinal injuries
-parkinsons disease
-osteoarthritis
-older adults
-alzheimers disease and progressive dementia
-brain injury
What does greater than 12 seconds on the TUG test indicate
-community dwelling adults
What does the sitting to rising test assess
-ability to sit down and rise from the floor
-requires trunk strength, motor control and endurance
How many points is a sitting to rising test scored out of
-11 point scale
-0-10
What has sitting to rising test been shown to be related to
-increased risk of falling and a significant predictor of mortality in 51 to 80 year olds, with lower scores associated with higher mortality
What weight to use for females 30 second arm curl test
-5 lbs
What weight to use for males 30 second arm curl test
-8 lbs
