2 goals of therapeutic fitness
Improve range of motion
Increase stamina
Increase muscle strength
Improve flexibility
Etc.
2 benefits of using wii therapy
Easy to access
Adaptable to all abilities
Engaging
Different games for different interests
Exercise requiring oxygen
Aerobic
Exercise not requiring extra oxygen
Anaerobic
How long are aerobic exercises performed?
Performed for 20-30 minute sessions
Tai chi resembles what motion?
Swimming slow motion in air
Number of steps in a certain period of time
Cadence
What is the difference between resistance training and strength training?
Resistance uses opposing force
Strength uses free weights
Bad cholesterol
LDL
the low-density lipoprotein level
Healthy cholesterol
HDL
the high-density lipoprotein level
3 benefits of aerobic exercises
2 guidelines for walking with a client
Go slow
Make sure that the device and footing are secure
If the client feels he/she is losing balance: STOP
Alternate gait pattern when walking up hills/ inclines
Pay attention to curbs as they may be a major barrier for clients
Discourage using escalators, encourage using elevators
3 factors that affect strength training
Amount of weight
Type of exercise activity
Repetition of exercise
Frequency
Duration
Examples of isometric exercises
Wall sits
Planks
Drop and hold push-ups
Holding:
Bicep curls
Back extensions
Free weights
2 contraindications for exercising
injury, recent operations, heart disease, HBP, diabetes, orthopedic injury, heart failure, valvular disease, etc.
Equation for target heart rate
220 - age x .6
220- age x .9
2 examples of aerobic exercise
Name one abnormal gait
Antalgic Gait
Arthogenic Gait
Ataxic Gait
Dystrophic Gait
Festinating Gait
Footdrop Gait
Gastrocnemius-soleus Gait
Hemiplegic Gait
Body mechanics used to walk
Gait
3 mobility devices
Canes, crutches, walkers
6 principles of pilates....
5 points yoga enhances are....
3 types of balance exercise equipment
Balance balls, BOSU ball, foam rollers, medicine balls, resistance bands
3 factors of resistance training
6 types of transfers discussed in class...