Lesson 1 Flashcards

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What is Physical Fitness?

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Combo of aerobic (cardiovascular) and anaerobic endurance, muscular strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, body composition, anaerobic Capacity, Agility.

Example: Engaging in activities like running, weightlifting, and yoga to improve overall fitness.

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What are the 8 dimensions of Wellness?

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Social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, and occupational.

Each dimension contributes to overall well-being and quality of life.

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What is Active Living?

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Choices made that are more active, adding physical activity into daily routines and habits.

Example: Choosing to walk or bike instead of driving for short distances.

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What is Physical Activity?

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Planned workouts, physical activity that goes beyond daily activity.

Example: Going to the gym for a structured workout session.

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What is Quality of Life?

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Subjective (personal) well-being, difference between hopes and expectations to person’s present experience.

Quality of life is influenced by various factors including health, relationships, and personal fulfillment.

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What is Lifestyle?

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The way a person lives → typical behavior, practices, habits, rational actions. Reflects individual’s attitude, values, or worldview.

Lifestyle choices impact overall health and well-being.

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What is Health/Wellness?

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State of complete physical, mental, social well-being, mind-set.

Wellness encompasses various aspects of health including physical, mental, and social well-being.

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What is Healthy Eating?

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Applying sound nutrition principles, and understanding macro and micronutrients requirements for you.

Healthy eating is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.

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What are the 12 Determinants of Health?

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Income and social status, Personal Health Practices & Coping, Social support Networks, Healthy Child Development, Education and Literacy, Biology + Genetic Environment, Employment working Conditions, Health Services, Social Environments, Gender, Physical Environment, Culture.

These determinants play a crucial role in shaping individual and community health outcomes.

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Federal Agencies involved in Health care

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Health Canada

Example: Health Canada is a federal agency responsible for regulating health products.

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Provincial Agencies involved in Health care

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Alberta Health, Hospitals

Example: Alberta Health is a provincial agency that oversees healthcare services in Alberta.

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Community Agencies involved in Health care

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Med Centre, Community Clinics

Example: The Med Centre is a community agency that provides healthcare services to the local population.

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Categories of Human Movement

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Angular, Circular, Special to Ankle, Special to Shoulder, Major Muscle Groups

Example: Human movement can be categorized into different types such as angular, circular, and special movements.

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Types of Angular Movement

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Extension, Flexion, Abduction, Adduction, Circumduction

Example: Extension involves straightening and increasing the angle of a joint.

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Types of Circular Movement

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Rotation (Medial + Lateral)

Example: Rotation involves moving or turning the body medially or laterally along the body axis.

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Special Movements to Forearm

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Supination, Pronation

Example: Supination involves turning the palm and back of the hand upwards.

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Special Movements to Ankle

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Inversion, Dorsiflexion, Plantarflexion

Example: Dorsiflexion involves lifting the heels and toes towards the shin.

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Special Movements to Shoulder

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Elevation, Retraction, Protraction

Example: Elevation involves raising the shoulders superiorly.

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Major Muscle Groups of Body

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Abdominals, Rotator Cuff, Biceps, Gluteal, Quadriceps, Hamstring, Triceps, Calf

Example: The rotator cuff group consists of muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint.

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Muscles Work in Pairs

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Bicep + Tricep, Flexor + Extensor

Example: Bending the arm involves the bicep flexing and the tricep extending/relaxing.

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(ROM) Range of Motion

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measurement of amount of motion available at joint (distance + direction)

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Passive ROM (PROM)

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joint movement done by therapist

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Active ROM (AROM)

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joint movement done by patient

24
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Active-Assistive ROM (A-AROM)

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patient contracts muscles but normal / uninjured side tested first

  1. warn patient movement may worsen symptoms
  2. give patient clear instructions before starting test
  3. perform as many tests in one position before moving patient
  4. active tests done before passive tests
  5. any painful movements assessed last to avoid pain overload
  6. never stress/push beyond point of pain