Physical Function Flashcards
what is physical function?
the ability to perform ADL as normally as expected according to a person’s age in order to live independently
What is physical function also known as?
disability, physical limitation, physical performance, physical capacity, functional status/independence, and physical ability/disability
what are examples of activities of daily living (ADL)?
getting in and out of a chair, going up stairs, bathing oneself, cooking food, cleaning home, doing shopping
how does being able to perform ADL affect OA?
increases quality of life, enjoyment levels and gives a sense of independence.
what is frailty?
distinctive health state related to aging process where body systems begin to degrade.
what are symptoms related to frailty?
falls, mobility issues, delirium, incontinence, unintentional weight loss, reduced muscle strength, reduced gait speed, self-reported exhaustion, low energy expenditure.
what is the strongest risk factor to frailty?
age!
what is ADL? examples?
activities of daily living;
basic activities that are necessary for a person to live independently in their home:
personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence, mobility.
What is IADLs? examples?
instrumental activities of daily living:
activites important to OA to remain independent but are not crucial.
communication skills, meal prep, shopping, housework.
what are some exercises to help maintain ADLs?
shoulder press, RDLs, squats, bicep curls.
what are exercises to maintain IADLs?
bicep curls, squats, balance/walking techniques, bent over SA rows.
what would be consequences of low physical function?
reliable indicator of health status vs diseases.
functional capacity powerful indicator of negative events, independent of presence and number of disease conditions.
low scores can affect physical abilities and psychological/social wellbeing.
what physical abilities can be affected with low physical function?
gait speed, upper/lower limb strength, agility, flexibility, power.
how does low physical function affect quality of life?
perception and reaction to health status directly affects views of their comfort and happiness.
What is low physical function a predictor of?
nursing home admission: 3+ dependencies are more likley to enter a nursing home over 2-6 year interval.
what is the age range that physical function decline is observed?
30/40 to 80. decline slows after 80
what are factors that contribute to the physical function decline normally observed in OA’s?
sex, cardiorespiratory fitness, neuromuscular function chronic conditions, and physical activity.
what are the three areas of focus for improving physical function?
moving more, limiting sedentary time, and sleeping well.
how much sleep should an OA get?
7-8 hours
What are symptoms that may suggest a condition of frailty?
Fried’s scale: unintentional weight loss, reduced muscle strength, reduced gait speed, self-reported exhaustion, low energy expenditure.
what are 5 factors that contribute to the physical function decline in older adults?
sex, cardiorespiratory fitness, neuromuscular function, chronic conditions, physical activity.
what are consequences of low physical function?
cognitive decline, dependence, depression, fatigue, incontinence, risk of falls, social isolation, weakness, increased burden on social support, increased health care costs, understaffed health care facilities.
define and provide examples of subjective measures of physical function:
subjective testing relies on the perception of the person administering test and person being tested. examples would be questionnaires.
define and provide examples of objective measures of physical function:
valuable for evaluating individuals true abilities that is quanitifiable/repeatable. examples: walking speed, chair stand, grip strength, balance tests.
