Post-menopausal Women Flashcards
The occurrence of menopause before the age of 40 years is?
Pre – menopausal phase
Type 1: Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Type 2: Age-associated Osteoporosis
are related to the secondary type of osteoporosis
true or false?
false, primary osteoporosis
what is the secondary osteoporosis?
Loss of bone is caused by an identifiable agent or disease process such as inflammatory disorder , bone marrow cellularity disorder and corticosteroid use.
how to check the In case of vertebral fracture?
Wall- occiput distance
Rib-pelvis distance
what are the DEXA scores?
more than 0 is healthy
after -1 is low bone density
after -2 is osteoprosis
give examples of exercises to apply for the patients
Extension exercises
2) Chin tucks
3) Scapular retractions
4) Thoracic extensions
5) Hip extension
what are the T scores?
relative to how much higher or lower your bone density is compared to that of a healthy adult
Flexion exercises are CONTRAINDICATED for menopause patients or osteoporosis patients
true or false?
true
compression fractures can by contributed by?
Anterior compressive forces to the vertebra
Non-strenuous exercises are applied for patient with ?
severe osteoporosis
Walking outdoors or on a treadmill
Gentle non-pounding forms of dance
Stair climbing
are?
Weight Bearing Exercises
Pectoral stretching exercise performed in standing position. This is used to reduced ?
kyphotic posture.
what are the Phases of Menopause?
Pre – menopausal phase
Peri – menapousal phase
Menopausal phase
Post – menopausal phase
