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Section 1: Professional Development and Responsibility Flashcards

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Obesity

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A complex diseases involving an excessive amount of body fat - BMI > 30

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Kinesiology

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Study of movement as it relates to anatomy and physiology

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What are the 3 Components of an Evidence - Based Practice

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  1. Individual Professional Expertise
  2. Best External Evidence
  3. Client Values and Expectations
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Musculoskeletal System

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The combined, interworking system of all muscles and bones in the body

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Deconditioned

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A state of lost physical fitness

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Overweight

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Body weigh considered greater than the normal BMI range/ BMI 25.0- 29.9

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Muscle Imbalance

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When muscles on each side of a joint have altered length-tension relationships

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Joint Stability

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The support provided by tissue surrounding a joint to maintain and provide control during movement

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Socioeconomic Status

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The social standing of a person of group that includes education, income, and occupation

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Morbidity

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The state of having a disease

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Mortality

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A state or a risk of death or dying

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Homeostasis

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The process by which the human body strives to maintain a relatively stable equilibrium

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Risk Factor

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Any attribute, characteristic, or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease/ injury

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Cholesterol

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Waxy, fay like substance found in body cells

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What is Phase 1 of the Optimum Performance Training Model?

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Stabilization Endurance

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What is Phase 2 of the Optimum Performance Training Model?

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Strength Endurance

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What is Phase 3 of the Optimum Performance Training Model?

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Muscle Development

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What is Phase 4 of the Optimum Performance Training Model?

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Maximal Strength

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What is Phase 5 of the Optimum Performance Training Model?

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Power

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Stroke

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Sudden Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain caused by blockage in artery

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Heart Attack

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Happens after myocardial infarction - artery that supply blood to heart is blocked

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Heart Failure

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Condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the bodies needs

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Heart Valve Problem

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A condition that occurs when one or more valves do not function properly, causing shortness of breath and reduced oxygen supply

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Arrhthmia

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A problem with the rate of rhythm of a person’s heartbeat

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Ischemic Heart Disease

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Heart related problems caused by the narrowing of coronary arteries - arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscles

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Atherosclerosis

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Process that forms plaque and arteries and reduces blood flow

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Physical Activity

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Bodily Movement that results in energy expenditure of various intensity. Movement that is not structured exercise

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Hypertension

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consistently elevated blood pressure

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Systolic Blood Pressure

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Pressure in arteries and blood vessels when the heart contracts ( top number)

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Diastolic Blood Pressure

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Pressure in arteries and other blood vessels when heart is at rest between beats( bottom number)

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Diabetes

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Chronic metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency - impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein

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Glucose

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Simplest form of carbohydrate used by the body for energy

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Insulin Resistance

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Inability of cells to respond to insulin - type 2 diabetes

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Cancer

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Group of Diseases that involve abnormal cell growth

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD)

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General term for progressive lung diseases ex- emphysema, bronchitis, and nonreversible asthma

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Endorohins

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Hormones produced by the brain that provide positive physiological function ex. pain perception

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Sprain

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A stretching or tearing of ligaments

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Plantar Fasciitis

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An inflammation of the fibrous tissue on the bottom of the foot - intense heal pain

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Patellar Tendonitis

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An injury or inflammation of the tendon connecting the patella to the tibia

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear ( ACL)

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Stretch/tear of the ACL Ligament

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Medial Collateral Ligament Tear (MCL)

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Stretch/tear of the MCL

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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

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shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff rubbing against acromion bone

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