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| Structure & Function of Bones |
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provide framework
facilitate movement
Protect Organs
Store & Regulate Ca, Phosphate & Form Blood Cells |
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| Structure & Function of Muscles |
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| Work of Muscle Determines the Size |
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| Disease or Injury Affecting Mobility |
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| Muscular Dystrophy, MS, CVA, Depression, Heart Disease, Congenital (Spina Bifida) |
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| Causes of Altered Mobility |
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Decreased Muscle Strength & Tone
Lack of Coordination
Altered Gait
Decreased Joint Mobility
Pain on Movement |
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| Trauma, Disease, ETOH/Drugs, Uncoordinated Movements/Jerky (R/T Trauma) |
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| Staggering & Unsteady Gait |
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| Prolonged Immobility yields |
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| A progressive shortening of a muscle & loss of joint mobility resulting in fibrotic changes in tissue surrounding the joint. |
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| A Degenerative Disease that impairs mobility. |
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| An Inflammatory Process that impairs mobility. |
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| Pressure Ulcers occur when.. |
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1. pressure over affected area exceeds pressure required for adequate blood flow
2. cells do not receive adequate O2 & nutrients |
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| Osteoporosis Interventions |
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smoking cessation
diet rich in calcium/supplements
vitamin D
wt. bearing exercises |
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| Patients at risk for activity intolerance. |
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