Chapter 6 Guidelines For Health And Fitness Professionals

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Counseling clientsDiagnosing of conditions or injuriesRehab or physical therapyProviding meal plans or detailed diets

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What shouldn't be done by a PT

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You should coach clientsYou should identify your client's limits and past injuriesRecommend a physician for medical adviceYou can provide general knowledge on nutrition but should refer a nutritional list or dietitian for more specific needs.

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What should be done by a PT

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Blood pressureCardio assessmentsPostural assessmentsPerformance assessmentsBody analysis

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Objective information

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Clients occupationHobbies, general diet, and lifestylePersonal informationA brief medical history

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Subjective information

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The PAR-Q was created to help get specific answers on the health history of a new client. This helps determine possible risks of training with a client. If a new client answers yes to any of the questions on the PAR-Q, they will need to get written permission from their doctor in order to start training with you

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PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire)

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6/18The PAR-Q was created to help get specific answers on the health history of a new client. This helps determine possible risks of training with a client. If a new client answers yes to any of the questions on the PAR-Q, they will need to get written permission from their doctor in order to start training with youPAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire)1: Excessive sitting can cause rounding of the upper back and tight hip flexor's2: Wearing high heels excessively can cause tightness in the muscles of the calves.3: Repetitive overhead movements experienced by construction workers, volleyball players or electricians can cause impingement in the shoulders

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client's occupation imbalance problems

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Beta-blockersCalcium channel blockersDigitalisThyroid medicationsDiureticsNitratesBronchodilatorsVasodilatorsAntidepressants

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Common medications and heart rate/blood pressure

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220-age

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The predicted maximum heart rate equation

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This helps to build your client's aerobic base and will aid in recovery.

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Training zone 1

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This helps to build your client's aerobic endurance.

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Training zone 2

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This helps your client build high-end work capacity (primarily anaerobic).

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Training zone 3

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Underwater weighingBioelectrical impedanceSkinfold tests

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Body composition assessments

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Upper armsNeckCalvesChestThighsHipsWaistForearms

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Circumference measurements locations

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Weight (kg) / Height (m2)

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BMI (Body mass index) formula

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<18.5 = Underweight18.5 to 24.9 = Healthy25 to 29.9 = Overweight30 to 34.9 = Obese>35 = Severe obesity

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BMI (Body mass index) ranges

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This is characterized as having flattened feet and abducted knees. This can lead to pain in the lower back/lower extremities as well as injuries. It is very common for ACL injuries.

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Pronation distortion syndrome

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This is a postural distortion syndrome that is characterized by an anterior tilt of the pelvis or lower back.

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Lower crossed syndrome

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This is characterized by a forward head posture and rounded shoulders.

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Upper crossed syndrome