EHR520 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Osteopathy, Exercise Prescription
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The rehabilitation team: aep (primary or secondary team member) Qualities of professionalism: first impressions , consent the client is in control of their own rehabilitation. Be flexible and involve the client in the process: touch tests and exercise prescription. Range of motion, strength, special tests, technique correction. Components of a rehabilitation program principles: rehabilitation principles used to achieve goals and objectives. A avoid aggravation: have a progressive approach in exercise complexity. T timing: early (safe) intervention loss of 3-4% of strength per day during immobilisation. C compliance: empower the client with knowledge & ownership. I individualisation: response to rehab vary from client to client, regular adjustments necessary. S specific sequencing: achieving one goal before progressing to the next, e. g. range of motion then strength. I intensity: build gradually, avoid aggravating the injury but challenging enough for adaptation. T total client: maintain cardiorespiratory fitness & conditioning of uninjured parts.
