Physiology of Movement and Alignment
The muscular system is composed of three types of muscles: Cardiac, smooth or visceral and this
Skeletal
What is the congenital defect where there is an exaggerated anterior convex curvature of the spine.
Lordosis
This type of exercise involves muscle shortening and active movement.
Isotonic exercise
Physical assessment of mobility status includes
General ease of movement and gait; alignment, joint structure and function, muscle mass, tone, strength and endurance
Rolling over, pulls to standing position and sits steadily are key developmental milestones for activity for this age range.
6-9 months
The skeletal and muscular systems cannot produce purposeful movement without this functioning system.
Nervous system
This is characterized by inflammation, pain, damage to a joint resulting in stiffness and/or decreased range of motion.
Arthritis
Holding a yoga pose is an example of this exercise
Isometric exercise
Imbalnce between oxygen supply/demand will put the patient at risk for which Nursing Diagnosis/Problem?
Activity Intolerance
This developmental level is when to screen for scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine)
Adolescent
The term that defines- A body part turning on its axis toward the midline of the body
Internal Rotation
Healing of this requires realignment of the bone fragment, immobilization, and restoration of the bone's function.
Fracture
This type of exercise refers to sustained muscle movements that increase blood flow, heart rate, and metabolic demand of oxygen over time, promoting cardiovascular conditioning.
Aerobic Exercise
Immobility
Child (Starting at ages 4-5)
This system supports the soft tissues of the body and maintains body form and posture
Increase risk for contracture formation, decreased muscle size, tone, and strength and decrease joint mobility is an effect of this
Immobility effect on the musculoskeletal system
A decrease in muscle size in result of immobility.
Atrophy
A device used for transferring patients and assisting with ambulation that wraps around the patient's waist.
Gait belts
This stage a nurse starts to assess loss of muscle tone, subcutaneous fat, and arthritic joint changes
Older Adult
The group of reflexes (autonomic movements) that maintain body postition and equilibrium.
Postural reflexes
This disease involves progressive degeneration of the basal ganglia of the cerebrum, thus affecting walking and coordination.
Parkinson's disease
Exercise increases blood circulation including improved blood flow to the kidneys. What is an adverse effect from lack of mobility on the urinary system?
Inability to maintain fluid balance and acid-balance.
The goal of these exercises is to keep the patient in the best possible physical state when bed rest is necessary or movement is restricted.
Range of Motion
Increased convexity in the thoracic spine from disk shrinkage and decreased height
Kyphosis