Rehabilitation Flashcards
1
Q
what is sarcopenia?
A
age related loss of muscle mass and function
2
Q
at what age does muscle mass start to decline?
A
declines around age 30
acceleraes >60
3
Q
what is it called when older people maintain the same weight due to fat but wth loss of muscle?
A
sarcopenic obesity
4
Q
what drug class is thouhg to increase exercise capacity?
A
ACE inhibitors
5
Q
what is the recommneded amoubt of exercise?
A
150 mins moderate exercise a week
or
75 mins of vigourous activity a week
6
Q
define rehabilitation and reablement
A
rehabilitation- personalised, interactiv eprocess- allow person to live full and active life
reablement- process of people regaining skills/confidence
7
Q
whta guide is used to classify and assess health and disability?
A
ICF- international Classification of Functioning
