Lecture Practice Flashcards
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what are the 4 types of cryotherapy
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ice massage, ice pack, cold immersion, and whirlpool
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what is the temperature for cold immersion
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4-10 degrees celsius
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what is the temperature for whirlpool (cold)
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10-15 degrees celsius
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what can be done alongside cryotherapy
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compression, elevation, and exercise
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what are the time frames for CBAN
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C = 1-3, B = 2-7, A = 2-7, N = 5-12+, numbness lasts for 3-5 minutes
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what are the indications for cryotherapy
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pain, spasm, inflammation/swelling
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what are the precautions for cryotherapy
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diminished sensation, poor local circulation, over superficial nerves, slow healing wounds, medically unstable
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what are the contraindications for cryotherapy
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raynauds phenomenon, cryoglobinemia, hemoglobinuria, cold urticarial (hives) , proximal cold
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what are the types of thermotherapy
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hot tub, heat pack, whirlpool, paraffin wax, heat lamp
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how long is thermotherapy done
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20-30 minutes
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how do you prepare a heat pack
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from hydrocollator (7-76 degrees C), 6 layers (terrycloth) + 1 towel
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when is thermotherapy used
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following inflammatory stage, for pain and spasm
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what are the temperature guides
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neutral = 92-96, warm = 96-98, hot = 98-104, very hot = 104-110
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what are the indications for thermotherapy
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decrease pain, decrease muscle spasms, heat superficial joint capsules
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what are the precautions for thermotherapy
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medically unstable, coronary heart disease
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what are the contraindications for thermotherapy
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open wound, diminished sensation, poor local circulation
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what is ultrasound
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heating or mechanical (crystal vibrations)
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what is the dosage for ultrasound
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0.1-3 W/cm^2
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what is the frequency for ultrasound
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deep = 1 and superficial = 3 MHz
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what is the difference between thermal and non-thermal ultrasound
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thermal = continous, non-thermal = pulsed with a 0.2-0.8 ms duty cycle
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what is the purpose of non-thermal ultrasound
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increase in metabolic activity of fibroblasts
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what are the indications for ultrasound
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heat deep tissue, increase blood flow deep, decrease inflammatory process and speed repair
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what are the contraindications of ultrasound
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pregnant, over pacemaker/eyes/genitals, over growth plates, acute inflammation, cancer history in area, infection
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what are the 2 types of electrical currents
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IFC and NMES
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what is IFC for
pain modulation, neuromuscular facilitation, and increase circulation
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what are the parameters for IFC
high = 80-150pps for sensory/sub-motor, low = 2-10pps for strong muscle contraction
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how long should IFC be done for
15-20 minutes
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whta can IFC be combined with
ice and heat
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what is NMES for
reducing atrophy/weakness, retrain neuromuscular function following injury/surgery
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what level is NMES performed at
whatever they can tolerate, strong muscle contraction
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how long is NMES performed for
15 max contractions to 10-15 minutes of submaximal contractions
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how is NMES performed
work with machine (1:5 ratio, with 2-3 second ramp up), co-contract agonists or reciprocal antagonist/agonist
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what are the indications for electrical currents
pain control, decrease/prevent atrophy, restore neuromuscular control
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what are the contraindications for electrical current
pregnancy, over carotid artery, cardiac pacemakers
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what are the two ways to write goniometer scores
single-motion or SFTR
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why is ROM used
circulation and vascular dynamics, synovial movement for cartilage nutrition, elasticity, maintain joint and CT mobility, help maintain awareness of movement
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what is the general benefit of remobilization
prevent abnormal cross-links, increase fluid content in ECM of CT
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what is the benefit of remobilization on muscle
increase hematoma absorption, strength and myofiber regeneration/arrangement
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what is the benefit of remobilization on articular cartilage
controlled weight bearing and loading -> repairs damaged cartilage
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what is the benefit of remobilization on periarticular CT
prevents abnormal crosslinks and maintains content of matrix
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what is periarticular CT
ligaments, fascia, cap, tendons
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what are the 4 mechanical CT properties present in collagen
elasticity, viscosity, viscoelasticity, and plasticity
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what is viscoelasticity
resist force and return to normal if stretched too far
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what is plasticity
allows permanent change
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what is the main principle of stretching
move tissue into plastic range for long term effects
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what is fatigue failure
structural failure causes tissue failure
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what is structural fatigue
failures from cumulative stress (stress fractures, tendinopathy, etc.)
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what is hysteresis
the repetitive stretching heats tissues to decrease viscosity. and increase length and failure point
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what influences stretching/ROM
amount (type) of collagen/elastin in structure, amount of force applied, amount of time the force is applied, timing (stage of healing), tissue temperature, relationship (healing, degree, ability to change)
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what is duration for stretching
10-30 seconds, 2-6 times per week, 2-6 sets
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what is CREEP for
chronic fibrotic contractures, long static, can add heat, following immobilization, do AROM after
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what is the timing for active stretching
15-30 seconds, 3-5 reps
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what is the point of passive stretching
past R1 and R2
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what is collagen for
stiffness and strength
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what is elastin for
elastic/stretch abilities (extensibility)
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what is ground substance for
reducing friction between elastin and collagen
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what is CT turnover
natural shortening with reorganization -> stretch to decrease
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what is the effect of immobilization in general
increase fibrosis (edema and immobilization, decrease ground substance and increase worms, hard/dense fibre meshwork, new cross-links, weak, wound contracture
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what is the effect of immobilization on muscle
structural changes, histological changes, and clinical changes
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what are the structural changes from immobilization on muscle
decrease size, myofibrils, oxidative capacity, capillary density, proprioception , and increase fat
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what are the histological changes of immobilization in muscle
decrease in ATP, ACP, CP,and mitochondria, and an increase in lactic acid
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what are the clinical changes of immobilization in muscle
weak/atrophy, decrease reflex, and decrease endurance and recovery
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what are the effects of immobilization on articular cartilage
less matrix orgaization, necrosis, irreversible damage, increase i fibrofatty tissue which becomes scar tisue
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what is the effects of immobilization on periarticular CT
CT thickens and fibrotic, decrease mobility (sticky), and decrease GAG and water in ground substance
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what is hookes law
stress strain curve, deformation caused when stress is applied
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what is a static muscle contraction
isometric = tension produced in muscle without a change in the muscles length
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what are the advantages of static muscle contractions
strength without stress, can start early, muscle too weak for other exercises
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what are the disadvantages of static muscle contractions
only gains around 20-30 degrees around isometric angle, valsalva maneuver
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what is the prescription for static muscle contractions
2-6-2, 66-100% MVC, rep dependent
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what are the benefits of OKC strengthening
more stabilizers, more shear force, start earlier, increased velocity, decreased force, easier to isolate joints
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what is the benefit of CKC strengthening
weight bearing, all components are healed, decreased shear, increased force/resistance
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what are the general strengthening principles
- endurance -> hypertrophy -> strength -> power (increase with intensity, decrease velocity), timeline = endurance -> power -> strength, start ASAP (phase 2), have a purpose and individualize everything
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what happens with recovery after fatigue
initial = decrease lactic acid and other wastes, later = metabolites restored, final = > 40 mins
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what is sets/reps prescription for hypertrophy
65-85%, 6-12 reps, 3-6 sets, 30-90 second
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what is the sets/res prescription for power
80-90%, 1-3 reps, 1-3 sets, 2-5 minutes
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what is the strength timeframe
initial 6-10 weeks = neural
6+ = hypertrophy
12-16 = strength
16+ = power (needs coordination)
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what is the SNAP progression principle
S = specific exercise (mimic sport/occupation and timing)
N = no pain
A = attainable goals
P = progressive overload
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what are the 3 progressive overload methods
delorme, oxford, and DAPRE
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what are the 2 bottom lines for strengthening
1. strengthening requires progressive overload
2. regularly evaluate strength to determine if increase is warranted
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what is proprioception
the body's ability to correctly transmit and interpret position information and respond to a stimulus
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what is proprioception dependent on
flexibility and strength
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what is balance
ability to maintain equilibrium by controlling C of M
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what is balance influenced by
strength and CNS input
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what are the 3 components systems of balance
oculomotor, vestibular, somatosensory
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what are the balance evaluation tests
romberg, single-leg stand, BESS, berg, foam and dome
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what are the progressions of balance
static -> dynamic
simple -> complex
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what is coordination
appropriate intensity and timing
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what are the neuro requirements of coordination
activity and position perception, repetition and adjustments, inhibition
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what are the progressions for coordination
simple -> complex
slow -> fast
static -> dynamic
low load -> high load
coordination -> agility
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what is agility
ability to control body during rapid, complex, and skillful activities
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what are the 5 components of agility
flexibility, power, strength, speed, and coordination
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what is the most important part about agility prescription
making it sport specific
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what are the effects of body misalignment
slow changes over time, and shortening of some structures with lengthening of others
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what goes with medial tibial torsion
varum
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what are the major problems with back pain (percentages)
1. affects 70-85% of population
2. 90% improve, but 50% recurrence
3. 85% cannot get a diagnosis
4. small # of definitive diagnoses
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what is the clinical management of compression fractures
bed rest, pain management, bracing, extension, education on proper lifting, fix posture and stabilization
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what is the MOI of spondylolysis
hyperextension sports with rotation (injury to contra side) -> scotty dog fracture
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what is the clinical management of spondylolysis
stretch hams and glutes, keep in flexion and strengthen abs
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what is the MOI/history of spondylolisthesis
15-16 yrs (family predisposition), slipped disk, "bilateral spony"
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what is the clinical management of spondylilosthesis
keep in flexion, posure, rest, brace, surgeon if > 6 months
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what questions do you ask before you attempt to treat low back pain
1. serious systemic disease
2. neurological compromise
3. social/psychosocial distress
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what are the systemic disease/ cancer red flags
- over 50
- history of cancer
- night pain
- bladder incontinence/ bowel
- nerve pain/damage (change in sensation/paralysis, reflexes and myotomes)
- weight loss
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what is the evidence of neurological compromise
bladder/bowel incontinence, saddle region/leg numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness, and pain radiates distally
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what is the history of acute nerve compression
disk prolapse, 20-55 at L5/S1 or L4/L5
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what are the triggers for social/psychological distress
previous failed treatments, substance abuse, disability compensation
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what are the deep c-spine muscles
flexion = rec cap, long coli, and long capi
extension = sub occ, multifidis, interspinlis
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what are the global c-spine muscles
flexion = SCM, scalene, suprahyoid
extension = erect spin, semispin, longissimus
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what are the neck c-spine recruitment tests
1. craniocervicular fleixon test (nod)
2. with cuff
3. wall slide
4. endurance test
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what needs to be considered about c-spine recruitment vs strength
big neutral zone and low reps and sets to high reps and sets
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what are the global and local muscles of the core
global = rectus, bliques, lats, glutes, sup paraspinals, GL
local = transverse, multifidis
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what is the neutral zone
glass vs bowl, tight ligaments = more stable and vice verse -> dyanmic stabilizers have to do less
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what are core dysfunctions
alongside back pain, multifidis or TA
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what is the core cannister
diaphragm (top) pelvic floor (bottom) and multifidis and TA (sides)
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what are the 5 components of CORE exercise design
1. type of contraction
2. body position
3. level. ofresistance
4. repetition
4. progression
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what are the reps and mehods of core stability
increase time then increase reps, static to dynamic, low loads to functional movements
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how do you turn off global core muscles
4 point stance, then turn on local with 30-40% MVC
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what is aquatic exercise
how water affects the body's ability to move and exercise
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what is specific gravity
the density of an object relative to water
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what is the specific gravity of a person
0.95, 0.93 = fat and 1.10 = muscle
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what is buoyancy
upward force equal to water it displaces (opposite to gravity)
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what is the significance of buoyancy
relative weightlessness and movement resistance
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what is viscosity
friction between liquid molecules -> resistance to flow
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what is drag
resistance of water to body -> frictional, wave (speed) and form (size)
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why is the water having higher pressure than the atmosphere a good thing
reduces swelling because with increased pressure = increased compression
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what is ideal water temp for aquatic exercise
warm/body temp, water conducts heat 25x faster than air, and heat transfer is increased with movement
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what are the equipment types for aquatic therapy
water dumbbells, vest/belt, floatation cuffs, boots and bells (surface area)
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what are the indications for aquatic exercise
spasm, non-weight bearing, pain, inflammation/edema, weakness, decreased endurance, loss of motion, CVS maintenance
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what are the precautions of aquatic exercise
ear infection, fear of water, medications, special conditions like CVD, seizures, diabetes, etc.
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what are the contraindications of aquatic exercise
fever/illness, open wound, medical conditions such as kidney disease, urinary/bowel incontinence, tracheostomy/NG tube, radiation treatment in past 3 months (decreased immune system)
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what are the mechanics of assistive devices
to increase stability, reduce weight bearing
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how do you fit for canadian crutches (lofstrand)
hand grip at greater troch and cuff just below elbow, 20-30 degree elbow bend
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how do you use a cane
contra side, 25% weight bearing, 2nd class lever
