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What muscles make up the rotator cuff? |
SITS-Supraspinatus, Infrapspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis |
What actions does the rotator cuff complete? |
S-SUPRASPINATUS-abduction at glenohumeral joint I-INFRASPINATUS-external rotation at glenohumeral joint T-TERES MINOR-external rotation at the glenohumeral joint S-SUBSCAPULARIS-internal rotation glenohumeral joint |
What does PAR-Q stand for and what does it ask? |
PAR-Q stands for physcial activity readiness questionaire. PAR-Q determines if a client needs medical clearance, if they have a heart condition, if they've had any injuries, bone/joint problems, are on any drugs |
What does the Health History Form ask? |
Heart problems, chest tightness, health issues (diabetes, asthma etc.), pregnant |
What is negligence? |
A failure to conform one's conduct to generally accepted standard of duty. |
What are the three sites to take heart rate? |
1) radial-wrist 2) brachial-medial side of elbow 3) carotid-neck; along border of sternocleidomastoid in lower neck |
What are the ranges for BMI? |
Underweight: <18.5 Normal: 18.5-24.9 Overweight: 25.0-29.9 Obese 1: 30.0-34.9 Obese 2: 35.0-39.9 Obese 3: >40 |
What is the formula for BMI? |
BMI=KG/M SQUARED |
Describe blood flow to the heart. |
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What is cardaic output? How is it calculated? |
volume of blood pumped by the heart per min (Q) calculated by Heart Rate x Stroke Volume Q is approx. .4-.5L per minute |
What is stroke volume? How is it calculated? |
Amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle in a single contraction
STROKE VOLUME=END DIASTOLIC VOLUME-END SYSTOLIC VOLUME |
What is blood pressure? What is avg. bp? What is considered hypertension? |
Systolic (contraction) & Diastolic (relaxtion)
Average blood pressure is 120/80
Hypertension is 140/90 |
What is the VO2 (oxygen consumption) equation? |
Fick Equation VO2= HR (bpm) x SV (mL x beatˆ-1) x (a-venous 02 difference)
*single best index of physical work capacity or cardiorespitatory fitness*
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What is expiration? What muscles are involved with expiration? |
Expiration-respitatory muscles relax, air flows from lungs into atmosphere b/c of positive pressure generated by elastic recoil of lungs
Muscles-internal intercostals, rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, transverse abdominis |
What is FORCED expiration? |
Obstructed airway. hypervenilation of lungs stretches the lung tisse and leads to additional elastic recoil, forcing crural portion of diagphragm down and shortening vertical muscle fibers. Muscles can not contract. |
What are the three types of muscle and their functions? |
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What is the SA node? |
Intrinsic pacemaker. Controls impulses. |
What is the spine made up of? |
24 vertebrae 7 cervial vertebrae 12 thoracic vertebrae 5 lumbar vertebrae |
What is kyphosis? What is lordosis? What is scoliosis? |
Kyphosis-cervical and lumbar posterior spinal curve Lordosis-thoracic and sacral anterior spinal curve Scoliosis-lateral deviation from midline of spine |
What is anaerobic metabolism? |
Also called anaerobic glycolsis, immediately breaking down muscle carbohydrate w/out the presence of O2 & providing additional few minutes of ATP supply |
What is aerobic metabolism/oxidative phosphorlaytion? |
The metabolic end of lactate result in localized intramuscular acidiosis which limits musc. performance. Carbs and fat can be broken down in presence of O2 to increase ATP production. |
What are type 1 muscle fibers? Type 2? Type 2a, 2b, 2c? |
Type 1 Muscle Fibers-slow twitch, selected for low activity of low intensity and long duration Type 2 Muscle Fibers-fast twitch, shorten & develop tension sooner than type1, greater success in power & high intensity speed tasks, greater portion of type 2
Type 2a-endurance Type 2b-"classic" fast twitch Type 2c-innervation of skeletal muscle |
What is Heart Rate Reserve? (HRR) |
the difference between max hr and resting hr |
What formula do you use to determine target HR? Target VO2? |
Target HR (low end) =[ (0.40) x HRmax - HRrest)]+HRrest
Target HR (high end)=[(0.85+HRmax-HRrest)]+HRrest
Target VO2 (lower end)= [(0.40) x (VO2max-VO2rest)] + V02rest
Target VO2 (high end)= [(0.85x(VO2max-VO2rest)]+VO2rest |
What equals 1 MET? |
3.5 mL • kg-1•min-1 |
What is the inch to cm conversion? Inch to m? LBS to Kg? |
inch x 2.54=CENTIMETER inch x 0.0254=METER lbs ÷ 2.2 = KG |
What are the importance of a warm-up and cool-down? What percent should they be performed at? |
Warm-up-body is better prepared to meet challenge that will be presented, improve performance and decrease injury, should include similiar movements to what stimuli will contain
Cool-down-improve performance and decrease injury, help clear metabolic waste from skeletal muscle, prevent exercise induced hypotension
Should be performed at 50% of stimuli |
What is the order of periodization in regards to resistance training? |
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What is DOMS? What relation does rhambdomylosis have to DOMS? |
DOMS-delayed onset muscle soreness, shows individual has done TOO much TOO soon
Rhabdomylosis-promotes rapid breakdown of musc. tissue resulting in high amount of break down products entering into blood stream (harmful to kidneys & can cause kidney failure and death) |
What are the three most popular methods of stretching? |
1) Static stretch-hold position, slow movements, passive 2) Dynamic-incoporates movement with muscle tension development, only as active stretches 3) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)-active and passive, improve joint range of motion |
What does the principle of specifitity state? |
The principle of specificity states that training a SPECIFIC way will produce a SPECIFIC result to reach a SPECIFIC goal with a SPECIFIC type of program |
What does the principle of overload state? |
Stress placed on muscoskeletal system must be greated than normal during specific workout and it should exceed stress during previous workouts |
What do the principles of progression and regression state? |
The principle of progression states an increase in workload is needed to maintain overload.
The principle of regression states that if you don't USE it you LOSE it. |
What is the difference between bilateral, unilateral and general ankle edema? |
Bilateral-most evident at night and is a characterstic sign of heart failure Unilateral-venous thrombosis or lymphatic blockage General edema (anasacra)-nephrotic syndrome (group of symptoms that include protein in the urine, low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, and swelling), severe heart failure of hepatic cirrhosis |
What is the waist to hip ratio? (WHR) What WHR determines health risks in men and women? |
WHR-comparison between the circumference of the waist and circumference of the hip
men= ≥ 0.95 or 102cm women =≥ 0.86 or 88cm |
What does more weight at trunk imply? How is waist to hip ratio measured? |
More weight at trunk, higher risk for type 2 diabtes, hyperlipedemia, CAD
Waist-smallest circumference measure 1inch above umbilicus or navel Hip-largest circumference around buttocks, above gluteal folds |
What is precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance? |
The 5 stages of readiness to change. |
Name what the 5 stages of readiness are and what they mean. |
(maintenance-must be in the stage for 6 months and there after to be considered in the maintenance stage) |
What are the SMART goals? |
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What increase HDL, lowers LDL, and reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressures? |
Increased activity. |
How many cals per gram are in CHO, PRO, FAT? |
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How much and how often should a person consume water during exercise bouts? |
Drink water on a fixed time interval rather than use thrist as a signal (thristy is already dehydrated) Drink to match sweat losses, .4-.8L during exercise If weight drops below after exercise drink 20oz. for each lbs. lost |
How much fat intake is recommened for USDA pyramid? |
20-35% of total cals |
What is Anorexia defined as? |
Body weight at least 15% below lowest value for excepted height
BMI <17.5 kg·m2 |
What are the signs and symptoms of Anorexia? |
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What is plethysmography? |
test used to measure changes in volume in different parts of the body |
What is the valsava manuever? |
action of attempting to exhale w/ nostrils and mouth or glottis closed, increased pressure in mid ear and chest, as when bracing to lift heavy objects |
What is the general guideline of exercise in the healthy population of adults, ACCORDING TO ACSM... |
Healthy adults age 18-65, moderate aerobic activity 30 min 5x a week OR vigorous activity 20 min 3x a week
Muscular endurance & strength training 2x a week
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What does FITTE stand for? |
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What is the FITT for children and adolescents? |
F-3-4x a week, daily I- moderate & vigorous T-30 min moderate & 30 min vigorous T-Something they will ENJOY doing
**may safely participate in strength training with SUPERVISION performing only 8 to 15 reps** |
What is the FITT for elderly adults? |
F-5x moderate OR 3x vigorous per week I- Moderate RPE 5-6, Vigorous RPE-7-8 T-30-60min (may be broken up into 10min intervals) T-usually walking or swimming |
What are SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS for the elderly population? |
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What is exercise testing and participation based upon? |
Risk category according to risk stratification. Neccesity of medical clearance, necessity of exercise test, neccesity for physicans supervision when participating in exercise test |
What are some muscular strength tests? What are some muscular endurance tests? |
Strength-1RM, estimate 1RM, handgrip dynamometry Endurance-Push-up, Curl-up, YMCA Bench Press |
If you are going to adjust a portion of the FITT program which do you adjust first? |
Time. Add 5 to 10 minutes on to every session for 2 weeks over 4 to 6 weeks. |
In order to improve muscular strength what range of reps and sets should one perform? To improve muscular ENDURANCE what should one do? |
Muscular strength-4 sets, 8 to 12 reps to FATIGUE NOT FAILURE!! 60-80% of 1RM Muscular endurance-50% of 1RM |
What is the difference between ABSOLUTE and RELATIVE contraindications to exercise? |
Absolute contranindication-should not perform until conditions are stabilized or adequately treated
Relative contraindicition-may be tested only after careful evaulation of risk to benefit ratio |
What is proper spotting technique? |
Bench Press- Alternate grip on bar
Barbell squat- Behind lifter with arms around upperchest and push torso to elbows
**DO NOT** spot at elbows during dumbbell lifts **DO** spot at wrists during dumbbell lifts |
What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporsis? |
Osteopenia refers to bone mineral density (BMD) that is lower than normal peak BMD but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis; Women are far more likely to develop osteopenia and osteoporosis than men
Osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of unexpected fractures. Serious consequences can occur with some fractures |
What is the recommended intake of PRO for the average person? for endurance athletes? for strength athletes? |
Avg. person 10-15% or .8g Endurance 1.2-1.4g Strength 1.6-1.7g |
What is the adequate intake (AI) for iron? Why are women more susceptible to iron defiency? What can result from iron deficiency? |
Men 8-11mg/day Women 8-18mg/day
Menstrual cycle causes women to lose more iron through menstratution.
Anemia can result from iron deficency. |
What is DHEA? |
Dehydroepioandnosterone Chromium Creatine Androstenedoine |
What does IDEA stand for? |
I-Identify the problem D-Develop a solution E-Evaulate the solution A-Anaylze how well the plan worked |
What are fibrous joints? |
Suture-tight union unique to skull Syndesomis-interosseous membrane between bone, the union alng the shafts of the radius, ulna, tibia and fibula Gomphosis-unique joint at tooth socket |
What are cartilaginous joints? |
Primary (synchondroses; hylaine cartilage)-usually temporary to permit bone growth and typically fus (epiphyseal plate); some do not (sternum and rib)
Secondary(symphyses;fibrocatilaginous)-strong, slightly movable joints (interverterbral discs, pubic symphysis) |
Name three synovial joints and an example of each. |
plane (arthrodial)-gliding and sliding movements (ac joint) hinge (ginglymus)-uniaxial movements (elbow, knee extension and flexion) ellipspdial (condyloid)-biaxial joint (radiocarpal extension, flexion at wrist) |
Name three more synovival joints and an example of each. |
Saddle (sellar)-unique joint that permits movement in all planes, including opposition (carpometacarpal joint of the thumb) ball and socket-multiaxial joint the permit movements in all directions (hips and shoulder joints) pivot (trochoidal)-uniaxial joints that permit rotation (proxmial humeroradial and altantoaxial joints) |
What are the 3 planes of the body? |
1. sagitial-right and left 2. frontal (coronal)-anterior and posterior 3. transverse (axial/horiziontal)- superior and inferior |
What do tendons do? What do ligaments do? |
Tendons anchor muscle to bone. Ligaments attach bone to bone. |
What is malpractice? |
A type of negligence comitted by professional; Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment |
RISK STRATIFICATION! CHADFPOS |
C-Cigarette smoking, currently smokes or has quit within the previous 6 months, is exposed to enviormental tobacco
H-Hypertension-SBP > 140, DBP >90, on meds for bp & measured on 2 seprate occasions
A-Age Women ≥ 45 Men ≥55
D-Dyslipedemia- Total serum cholestrol is ≥ 200mg·dL-1 LDL ≥ 130 mg·dL-1 HDL ≤ 40mg ·dL-1 F-Family History- 1st degree male relative MI, CAD before age 55 1st degree female relative before age 65 Prediabetes-Fasting Blood Glucose over 100 Obesity-BMI > 30.0, Waist circumeference >102 cm men, >88cm women Sedentary Lifestyle-30 MIN, 3X a week, 3 months Negative risk factor HDL > 60
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What is impingement syndrome? |
Muscular imbalance at shoulder exacebarated by external rotator cuff muscle weakness and highly trainer internal rotator cuff. |
What is the second most injured joint from overuse and repetition? |
Elbow. |
What is newtons law of interia? |
A body at rest will remain at rest unless changed by external force. |
What is newtons second law of acceleration? |
linear acceleration is proportional to foce and inversely proportional to mass. |
What is newtons 3rd law of action-reaction? |
Every force has an equal and opposite directed force. |
What is the sliding filament theory? |
events that occur between the actin and myosin filaments during muscle contraction and relaxtion, when nerve impulse is received, the cross bridges of myosin will put the actin filaments towards the center of the sarcomere and tension is created |
Explain what a muscular contraction is. |
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What determines if a muscle is eccentric? |
resistance is greater than force and muscle lengthens during contraction |
What are lower back problems associated with? |
Poor flexibility of lower back, weak hamstring muscles and weak abs. |
Name 9 site skin fold measures and where exact measurements are taken. |
1. Abdominal-vertical fold 2 cm to right of umbilicus 2. Tricep-posterior midline of upper arm, halfway between acromion and olecranon process w/ arm held by side 3. Biceps-anterior aspect of arm over the belly of the bicep muscle, 1 cm above triceps site 4. Chest/Pectoral-diagonal fold 1/2 the distance btw ant. axillary line (armpit) & nipple (men), 1/3 the distance btw ant. axillary line & nipple (women) 5. Medial Calf-vertical fold max. circumference of calf of midline of its medial border 6. Midaxillary-vertical fold mid axillary line at level of xiphoid process of the sternum 7. Subscap.-diagonal fold, 45º angle, 1-2 cm below inferior angle of scap. 8. Thigh-vertical on ant. midline of thigh, midway btw proximal border of patella, inginual crease 9. Suprailiac-diagonal fold, in line w/ natural angle of iliac crest taken in anterior exillary line immediately superior to iliac crest |
What are the signs of heat exhaustion? |
a. cool, moist pale, ashen, or flushed skin b. headache, nausea, dizziness c. weakness, exhaustion d. heavy sweating e. body temp will be near normal |
What are the signs of heat stroke? |
1. red, hot dry skin 2. rapid weak pulse, shallow breathing 3. changes in the level of consciousness 4. vomiting 5. body temp will be very high as high as 105 |
What effect does nictoine have on exercise? |
may elevate HR,BP and respiratory response |
What is the difference between isotonic, isometric and isokinetic? |
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What is the order of the intitial health screening of a client? |
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What are special considerations for training a pregnant woman? |
-Supine position should be avoided after 1st trimester -low/mod intensity -non-ballistic -proper clothing and hydration to prevent overheating |
What are the 3 site measurement for skinfold of men and women? |
Men- chest, abdomen, thigh OR chest, triceps, subscap
Women-triceps, suprailiac, thigh OR triceps, suprailiac, abdominal |
What is the difference between overweight and obese? |
Overweight is increased body weight, in relation to height when compared to some standard of acceptable or desirable weight
Obesity is defined as having a very high amount of body fat in relation to overall lean body mass or having a bmi over 30. |
What is the female athlete triad? |
Amenorrhea (loss of menstruation), osteoporsis, eating disorder |
What is the guideline to decrease or increase weight? |
500-1000 cal daily to lose 1-2 lbs. per wk; same to increase |
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise? |
Physical activity is bodily musculoskeletal movement leading to caloric expenditure.
Exercise is a movement done to improve one of the five componenets of physical fitness. |
What are the 5 components of physical fitness? |
1. Body comp. 2. Cardio 3. Muscular Strength 4. Muscular Endurance 5. Flexibility |
What does RICE stand for? |
(RICES) rest (prevents further injury) ice (reduces pain, swelling, and initiates inflammatory response) compression (reduces swelling and bleeding) elevation (controls edema and decreases blood flow) stabilization (assists in muscle relaxation, diminishing spasm) |
When do you use ice and when do you use heat? |
Ice-swelling and decreases blood flow Heat-increases blood circulation and relaxes tight muscles |
What is the ideal calorie distrubition for athletes and physically active adults? |
65% total cals from carbs or 6-10gm CHO/kg body weight 15% of total calories from protein or 1.2-1.7 gm PRO/kg body weight 20-35% of total cals |
What are the 6 classes of nutrients? |
CHO, PRO, FAT, vitamins, minerals, water |
What percent body fat is considered increased risk for women and men? |
Women-32% Men-22% |
What is mitral valve prolapse? |
heart problem resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart |
What is circuit training? |
Circuit training is a form of body conditioning training resistance training and high-intensity aerobics. It is designed to be easy to follow and target strength building as well as muscular endurance. An exercise "circuit" is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program. When one circuit is complete, one begins the first exercise again for another circuit. Traditionally, the time between exercises in circuit training is short, often with rapid movement to the next exercise. |
What is interval training? |
Interval training is built upon alternating short, high intensity bursts of speed with slower, recovery phases throughout a single workout. The interval workouts can be highly sophisticated and structured training that is designed for an athlete based upon his or her sport, event and current level of conditioning. An interval training workout may even be designed based upon the results of anaerobic threshold testing (AT) that includes measuring the blood-lactate of an athlete during intense exercise. |
What does an AED do & when should it be used? |
An AED identifies the heart rhytm and advises whether or not a shock is needed. It will only detect venticular tachycardio and ventricular fibrilliation. Someone who is having a heart attack needs an AED bc the heart goes into vent. fibrilliation and it can't pump blood. The AED will send an electric current to the heart muscle momentarily stunning the heart activity giving it a chance to beat normally. |
Flexion and extension? Abduction and adduction? Horiziontal abduction? Horiziontal adduction? |
Flexion- movement resulting in a decrease of the joint angle, usually moving anteriorly in sagitial plane Extension: movement resulting in an increase of the joint angle, usually moving posterior in sagitial plane
Abduction:movement away from the midline of body, frontal plane Adduction: movement towards midline of body, frontal plane
Horiziontal abduction: movement away from midline of body in transverse plane, horiziontal humerus movement when shoulder is flexed at 90° Horiziontal adduction:movement toward midline of body, transverse plane, horiziontal humerus movements shoulder flexed at 90º
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Internal rotation? External rotation? Lateral flexion? Rotation? |
Internal rotation-rotation in the transverse plane toward midline of body External rotation-rotation in transverse plane away from midline of body
lateral flexion-movement away from midline of body in frontal planem used to describe neck and trunk movement
rotation-right or left rotation in the transverse plane, used to describe neck and trunk movement
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Elevation? Depression? Retraction? Protraction? |
Elevation-movement of scap. superiorly in frontal plane Depression-movement of scap. inferiorly in frontal plane Retraction-movement of scap. toward spine in the transverse plane Protraction-movement of the scapula away from spine in the transverse plane
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Upward rotation? Downward rotation? Circumduction? Opposition? |
Upward rot.-superior & lateral movment of inferior angle of scap in frontal plane Downward rot.-inferior & medial movement of the inferior angle of scap in frontal plane
Circumduction-circular mov. involving flex., ext., abd., add., circumscribing a cone shape
Opposition-diagonal mov. of thumb across palmar surface of hand to make contact with fifth digit
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Radial deviation? Ulnar deviation? Eversion? Inversion? |
Radial deviation-abduction of wrist in frontal plane Ulnar deviation-adduction of the wrist in frontal plane Eversion-abducting the ankle Inversion-adducting the ankle Inversion
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Dorsiflexion? Plantar flexion? Pronation? Supination? |
Dorsiflexion-flexing the ankle so that the foot moves anteriorly in sagitial plane Plantarflexion-extending the ankle so that the foot moves posteriorly in sagitial plane
Pronation-combined movements of abduction and eversion resulting in lowering of medial margin of foot Supination-combined movements of adduction and inversion resulting in raising of medial margin of foot
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What is an agonist muscle? What is an antagonist muscle? What is a synergist muscle? Stabilizer? |
Agonist-prime mover, muscle or group of muscles responsible for action of movement Antagonist-opposing group of muscles, relax to permit primary movement and contract act as a barke in completion of movement Synergist-prevent unwanted movement, which helps prime movers perform more efficently Stabilizer-muscle stabilize a portion of body against force
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Muscle Man. |
Muscles |
Muscle Man back view. |
Muscle man back view. |
Bones. |
What is center of gravity? What is base of support? |
An object's center of gravity is a theoretical point where the weight force of the object can be considered to act. Center of gravity changes with movement & depends on position of body. Base of support where center of gravity is shifted over when there is a transition in body alignment. |
What is balance and stability? |
balance is the ability to maitain a position for a given period of time without moving. Working on client's core muscles will enhance their ability to maintain the balance & stability needed for their support. |
What are plyometrics? How does a trainer design a program using plyometrics? |
Plyometric exercises are exercise that engage the body in jumping movements or motions (skipping, tampoline, jumprope). The pt must safely design a plyometric-based training program that will enhance the client's sports performance, the client's goals, needs, and preferences. This method is SPORTS SPECIFIC! Requires client to be well conditioned. |
What helps define proper body alignment and posture? |
The line of gravity, using various superficial landmarks from hear, upper extermity, trunk and lower extermity regions as guides. |
What are the physiological and psychological signs of overtraining? |
Altered resting heart rate (HR), blood pressure and respiration patterns
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•Depression and apathy |
What is muscular atrophy? What is muscular hyperplasia? |
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What is the criteria for terminating an exercise test? |
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What is lean body mass? |