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Nancy interv contraindications
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Medical
Graduate
04/06/2010

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Term
S&S for ceasing exercise (7)
Definition
angina, dyspnea, diaphoresis, nausea, arrythmias, palpations, HR incr >20bpm above resting or 10-15 if on B-blockers
Term
S&S for decreasing level of exercise (8)
Definition
induced chest pain, induced dyspnea, ataxia/confusion/cerebral sx's, HR > target, ST segment displacement of >2mm, Intermittant claudication, Arrythmias > 6PVCs/min or 3 consecutive, Decr in systolic BP >20mmHg
Term
Contraindications of *exercise* (see handout)
Definition
LOTS - see handout
Term
Regard for medications: Pt on Beta-blockers? Cant do _____________?
Definition
treatments that elevate HR
Term
Contraindications to joint mobs (4);
Limitations to joint mobs (3)
Definition
- Hypermobility
- Joint Effusion
- Inflammation
- Conditions Requiring Special Precautions for Stretching;

- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Inflammatory process of injury
- Skill of the therapist
Term
Contraindication to stretching (8)
Definition
a. Bony blocks
b. Recent fx
c. Acute inflammation/infection
d. Sharp, acute pain w/ movement or muscle stretch
e. Bruising
f. Hypermobility
g. When shortened soft tissue provides necessary joint stability that can’t be provided by usual structural means
h. Tightness provides increased fn for otherwise debilitated pts
Term
Contradictation for AC or HR-AC stretching:
Definition
Sub-maximal contraction must be used so as to not **elevate BP** in at-risk patients
Term
Precautions for stretching (8)
Definition
a. Do not passively force past normal ROM
b. Flexibility ♀ > ♂
c. Caution with pts with OA, long bed-rest or immobilization, old age, steroid use
d. Caution not to disrupt nearby fx sites (stabilize properly)
e. Progress gradually to minimize soreness and scar tissue formation
f. Don’t stretch swollen tissue
Term
Indications for joint mobs: (5)
Definition
- Pain, muscle guarding, and spasm
- Reversible joint hypomobility
- Positional faults/ Subluxations
- Progressive limitation
- Functional Immobility
Term
Contraindications for joint mobs (4):
Definition
- Hypermobility
- Joint Effusion
- Inflammation
- Conditions Requiring Special Precautions for Stretching
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