Chronic Diseases
A chronic disease where the normal cells stop doing their jobs or have bad DNA
Cancer
This word means "chest pain"
Angina
This condition means "joint inflammation"
Arthritis
This value measures a FORCEFUL inhalation on a spirometer
IRV - Inspiratory Reserve Volume
This hormone reduces blood sugar levels in non-diabetic populations.
Insulin
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 you are born with, and Type 2 you acquire through life choices.
Atrophy
Muscles shrinking due to lack of use.
Arteriosclerosis
Plaque in the blood vessels leading to clots
A stroke is more medically known as this?
TIA or transient ischemic attack
Low intensity exercise is defined as
RPE of 5 or less, OR EHR 50-60% of MHR
Asthma and sleep apnea are examples of this chronic disease.
Lung disease
This part of a medical word means "heart"
Atherosclerosis
Plaque in the blood vessels leading to blood clots
What does Glycemic Index measure?
The effect of food on your blood glucose.
This part of a reading on a spirometer measures the quiet, passive breathing of air coming in and out.
Tidal Volume (TV)
What is osteoporosis?
Weak or bad bones due to lack of weight bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D
This word means "chemical therapy"
Chemotherapy
This condition refers to the separation of the abdominal fibers during pregnancy. We test this using the 2 finger test.
Diastasis Recti
What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?
A clot cuts off blood flow to the heart is a heart attack, but if it cuts off blood to the brain it is a stroke.
What is a PAR-Q?
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, used to determine if it is safe for you to begin exercise with a personal trainer.
Name a chronic disease or condition and tell me 2 exercise, nutrition or lifestyle modifications we discussed in class to support them during an exercise session?
Hypertension, Pregnancy, Diabetes, Lung Disease, Osteoporosis, Cancer
What is Hypertension?
High blood pressure that places your vessels at risk for rupture.
This medical device measures your tidal volume, air coming in and air coming out?
Spirometer
What is the difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar, whereas hypo glycemia is low blood sugar.
Postpartum means
After birth