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22 Cards in this Set
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Define abduction in relation to body movement
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- movement of extremity away from midline of body
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Define adduction in relation to body movement
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- movement of extremity toward midline of body
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Define circumduction in relation to limb movement
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- circular movement of limb in cone-shaped manner
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Define dorsiflexion in relation to toes and foot direction
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- flexion of toes and foot upward (towards the sky)
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Define plantar flexion in relation to toes and foot direction
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- bending of toes and foot downward (towards the bottom)
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Define eversion in relation to body movement
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- turning body part away from midline
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Define inversion in relation to body movement
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- turning body part toward midline
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Define internal rotation in relation to joint movement
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- rotation of joint inward
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Define external rotation in relation to joint movement
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- rotation of joint outward
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Define extension in relation to angle movement between two adjoining bones
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- increasing angle between two adjoining bones
- ex. extending joint |
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Define flexion in relation to angle movement between two adjoining bones
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- decreasing angle between two adjoining bones
- ex. bending joint |
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Define hyperextension in relation to body movement
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- movement of body part beyond normal resting position
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Define pronation in relation to body part movement
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- movement of body part, which front or ventral surface faces downward
- ie. lying chest down |
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Define supination in relation to body part movement
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- movement of body part, which front or ventral surface faces upward
- ie. back-lying position |
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When is a gait belt used?
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- belt used for walking with client
- ie. standing upright |
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When is a transfer belt used?
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- clients being transferred for first time or deemed necessary
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What is the transfer belt or gait belt's primary function?
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- helps prevent caregiver back injuries
- aids safe transfer of client |
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What is isotonic exercise? Provide three examples.
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- causes muscle contraction and changes in muscle length
- ex. swimming, jogging, walking |
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What are three major benefits of isotonic exercise?
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- increased circulatory function
- increased respiratory function - increased muscle tone, mass, and strength |
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What is isometric exercise? Provide one example.
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- involve tightening muscle and holding it for number of seconds in stationary position while maintaining tension
- ex. pressing knee toward bed and holding |
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What are three major benefits of isotonic exercise?
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- increasing muscle mass, tone, and strength
- increased osteoblastic activity to combat osteoporosis |
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Who is ideal to use isometric exercises?
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- people recovering from injuries limit ROM
- clients unable to tolerate increase in activity during isotonic exercise |
