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Chapter 36
Activity and Exercise
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Body Mechanics, Exercise, and
Activity
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Body alignment
Body balance
Coordinated body movement
Friction
Exercise and activity
– Isotonic, isometric, resistive isometric
exercises
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Regulation of Movement
• Skeletal muscle
– Bones
– Joints
– Ligaments, tendons, cartilage
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Regulation of Movement (cont'd)
• Skeletal muscle
– Movement
– Posture
– Groups
• Synergistic
• Antigravity
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Regulation of Movement (cont'd)
• Nervous system
– Movement
– Posture
– Proprioception
– Balance
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Principles of Body Mechanics
• Pathological influences
– Congenital defects
– Disorders of bones, joints, and muscles
– Musculoskeletal trauma
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Developmental Changes in
Appearance and Function
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Infants
Toddlers
School-aged children
Adolescents
Young to middle adults
Older adults
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Behavioral Aspects
• Support by significant others, health
care team
• Knowledge of exercise and activity
• Readiness to change behavior
• Program customized to meet
personalized needs
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Environmental Issues
• Worksite
• Schools
• Community
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Psychosocial Issues
• Cultural and ethnic influences
• Family and social support
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Assessment
• Body alignment and posture
– Standing
– Sitting
– Recumbent position
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Assessment (cont'd)
• Body alignment and posture (cont'd)
– Mobility
• Range of motion
• Gait
• Exercise
– Activity tolerance
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Nursing Diagnoses
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Activity intolerance
Disturbed body image
Risk for injury
Impaired physical mobility
Acute/Chronic pain
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Planning
• Goals and outcomes
– Examples
• Participates in prescribed activity
• Expresses understanding of
balancing rest and activity
– Setting priorities
– Continuity of care
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Implementation
• Health promotion: exercise programs
• Nursing safety
– Body mechanics
– Lifting techniques
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Implementation (cont'd)
• Acute care
– Muscle strengthening, isometric
exercise
– Joint mobility: ROM, CPM machines
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Implementation (cont'd)
• Ambulation
– Nurse assistance
– Assistive devices
• Walkers
• Canes
• Crutches
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Implementation (cont'd)
• Restoration of activity
– Coronary heart disease
– Hypertension
– COPD
– Diabetes mellitus
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Evaluation
• Activity tolerance
• Mobility, balance
• Client expectations
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