Patient Referral
Mrs. Glenys Patterson had been referred to an Exercise Physiologist for 4 sessions in her Chronic Disease Management Plan. Mrs. G. Patterson’s GP referrals goals are to reduce BMI to 25 or less, participate in 150min aerobic exercise per week, reduce blood pressure and progression of Osteoarthritis (OA), improve self- esteem and reduce cardiovascular risk factors.
Medical Health Conditions
Mrs. G. Patterson’s referral indicated diagnoses history of severe morbid obesity BMI 47.3, hypothyroidism, hypertension, anxiety, depression Osteoarthritis (OA) in hips and knees and hypovitaminosis.
Severe morbid obesity is characterised by excess body weight with BMI (47.3 kgm2) commonly used as the defining criterion. BMI is a measurement …show more content…
A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down. degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” disease that involves the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints (Arthritis Foundation, 2017). Pain can be a major barrier to begging and maintaining a regular exercise program. High intensity exercise is contraindicated with acute inflammation, longer warm up and essential to monitor pain levels. ACSMs FITT principles recommendations include aerobic, resistance and flexibility exercises 2 (resistance), 5 (aerobic) days per week and flexibility daily, light to moderate intensity aiming to reach 150 mins per week of exercise (ACSM, 2010).
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid disease. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism slowing down the bodies processes, affects the body’s temperature, heartbeat, and how well you burn calories (Mayo Clinic, 2017). There are no guidelines or contraindications to exercise however sluggish feeling may prevent or demotivation …show more content…
Mental health and physical health have been identified as fundamentally connected and a multidisciplinary approach is essential. Evidence-based psychological, medical treatment, dietary and exercise interventions provide a range of physical, social and mental health benefits for people living with a mental illness (The Dietitians Association of Australia, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and the Australian Psychological Society,
Mrs. Glenys Patterson had been referred to an Exercise Physiologist for 4 sessions in her Chronic Disease Management Plan. Mrs. G. Patterson’s GP referrals goals are to reduce BMI to 25 or less, participate in 150min aerobic exercise per week, reduce blood pressure and progression of Osteoarthritis (OA), improve self- esteem and reduce cardiovascular risk factors.
Medical Health Conditions
Mrs. G. Patterson’s referral indicated diagnoses history of severe morbid obesity BMI 47.3, hypothyroidism, hypertension, anxiety, depression Osteoarthritis (OA) in hips and knees and hypovitaminosis.
Severe morbid obesity is characterised by excess body weight with BMI (47.3 kgm2) commonly used as the defining criterion. BMI is a measurement …show more content…
A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down. degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” disease that involves the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints (Arthritis Foundation, 2017). Pain can be a major barrier to begging and maintaining a regular exercise program. High intensity exercise is contraindicated with acute inflammation, longer warm up and essential to monitor pain levels. ACSMs FITT principles recommendations include aerobic, resistance and flexibility exercises 2 (resistance), 5 (aerobic) days per week and flexibility daily, light to moderate intensity aiming to reach 150 mins per week of exercise (ACSM, 2010).
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid disease. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism slowing down the bodies processes, affects the body’s temperature, heartbeat, and how well you burn calories (Mayo Clinic, 2017). There are no guidelines or contraindications to exercise however sluggish feeling may prevent or demotivation …show more content…
Mental health and physical health have been identified as fundamentally connected and a multidisciplinary approach is essential. Evidence-based psychological, medical treatment, dietary and exercise interventions provide a range of physical, social and mental health benefits for people living with a mental illness (The Dietitians Association of Australia, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and the Australian Psychological Society,