Week 10
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Role of Exercise Physiologist
Helping patients recognise that they power in managing their disease can have significant implications for effective self management
Obesity defined?
excessive body fat that can lead to multi organ specific consequences
Stroke?
is a disease of vascular supply of brain
benefits of PA in treatment of stroke?
reduced anxiety improved QOL increase strength, power and gait control greater ability to focus
parkinsons disease?
Fastest growing neurological disorder degeneration of basal gargalia of the brain and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine
osteoarthritis?
is a heterogenous disorder that can present with pain and functional limitations of a joint including cartilage, synovial membrane, subchondral bone and ligaments
causes of osteoarthritis
age genetics obesity gender work
symptoms of osteoarthritis
pain stiffness tenderness bone spurs loss of mobility
osteoporosis?
weight bearing as a child to prevent causes weak bones
symptoms of osteoporosis?
back pain loss of height over time stooped posture bone break easily
risk factors osteoporosis?
sex and age race/family history low body weight
medical conditions associated with osteoporosis
cancer celiac disease
cancer?
2nd leading cause of death globally
safety precautions with PA and cancer
increased risk of infections cardiotoxicity peripheral neuropathies increased risk of fractures
PA linked to reduced risks of cancer
reduces inflammation improves immune system prevents obesity
role of accredited exercise physiologist
are to prevent or manage acute, sub-acute or chronic disease or injury and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness