Quiz 1 Flashcards
what is wellness?
active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life; a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity; condition where all components of health are in good balance
where do PTs fit in wellness?
primary care in rehab
primary and secondary prevention and health promotion
across the lifespan
in all healthcare settings
guiding through safe physical activity
promoting health and wellness among individuals with comorbid health conditions
what is primary care?
prevention and general health promotion
what is secondary care?
decrease the duration, severity, or sequella (secondary impairments) of illness through early intervention
what is tertiary care?
limiting the degree of disability and promoting rehab and restoration of function in clients w/chronic and irreversible disease
what is physical fitness?
the ability to meet life’s demands and still have enough energy to respond to unplanned events.
what are the 5 basic components of wellness?
cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance
muscular strength
muscular endurance
flexibility
body composition
what is cardiorespiratory endurance?
the ability to supply and use oxygen over a period of time and in sufficient amounts to perform normal and unexpected activities
what is muscle strength?
the ability of a muscle to generate force over a given # of repetitions
what is muscle endurance?
the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly or to sustain force for a given period of time
what is muscle power?
the ability of a muscle to generate max force in a short period of time (P=F x D/T
what is flexibility?
ability of a muscle to elongate sufficiently to meet the demands of the underlying joint
what is mobility?
ROM available at a joint which is influenced by several factors
what is body composition?
the relationship b/w the % body fat and lean body mass
what is body composition used for?
to monitor effectiveness of training/diet
to estimate competition weight in weight-category sports
to monitor health status in the prevention of disorders
what is normal body composition?
essential body fat for females=12%
essential body fat for males=3%
total body fat for females=25-28%
total body fat for males=12-15%
what are some ways body composition is measured?
BMI
height and weight tables
waist to hip ratio
bioelectric impedence
skin fold measurements
hydrostatic weighing
what are the stages of change in the stages of change theory?
- pre-contemplation
- contemplation (often deal with ambivalence here)
- preparation (decision and determination)
- action
- maintainence
when are programs more likely to be maintained?
when positive feelings are induced by exercise, feeling good, improved self-esteem, and higher energy levels
what are some tips to maintain exercising?
material reinforcement (not the best)
social reinforcement
joining a group
self motivating
make it fun!
what are some positive interviewing techniques?
active listening
encouragers
paraphrasing
asking probing follow up ?s
what are some negative interviewing techniques?
pushing or persuading patients to make change
how should you respond to ambivalence?
listen
unpack
explore
give pt place to sort it out
reflect change talk
ask ?s
what is sustain talk?
pt communication opposing change or in favor of staying the same