Transcript Chapter 1 Foundations of Structural Kinesiology

Musculoskeletal Health Issues
and the ASL Interpreter
The Role of Exercise in Prevention
and Treatment
Brian Caster
Division of Health and Physical Education
WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
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Cumulative Motion Injury (CMI)
• Standard Practice Paper, Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf
– Warm up prior to interpreting
– Movement Efficiency
• Fewer signs
• Relaxed, neutral arm position style
• Moderate speed; Moderate force
– Rest Periods
– Address Upper Arm, Upper Body muscle tightness
– Stretching, Exercise, ‘Alternative treatments’
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Cumulative Motion Injury (CMI)
• Some things to add:
– Time to Rehab = Time to Develop a CMI.
– COLD often more appropriate than Heat in injury
treatment (RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression,
Elevation)
– Hand, Wrist, Forearm problems may originate in
more PROXIMAL areas (Shoulder, Shoulder
Girdle, Neck, etc.)
– STRENGTH as important as FLEXIBILITY in
maintaining joint and muscle health.
– A muscle relaxes more completely after
CONTRACTING against a MODERATE
RESISTANCE.
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Johnson, W. and Feuerstein, M. (2005) An Interpreter’s Interpretation:
Sign Language Interpreters’ View of Musculoskeletal Disorders. Journal
of Occupational Rehabilitation, 15 (3), pp. 410-415.
• Handout: Abstract and Tables (article
available online)
• Causes, Preventions, Treatments vary widely.
• An Individual Approach necessary.
• Role of Exercise more widely recognized
(unfortunately!) in Treatment than in
Prevention.
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Exercise Categories for Today
• Top-Down Stretching
– Neck, Shoulder, Spine flexibility check
– Lower Body postural muscle stretch
• Thera-Band Resistance Exercises
– Neck
– Upper Back
– Shoulder, Arm, Chest
• Pelvic and Low Back Stabilization Exercises (time
permitting)
– Pelvic Tilts
– Crunch/Curl-up (Abs)
– Bridges (Back)
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Top-Down Stretching
• Neck
– Ear to Shoulder
– Chin to Shoulder
– Chin Shoulder to Shoulder
• Shoulder Girdle
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Shrug & Hold
Shoulder Blades together in Back
Press Hands Downward
Shoulders together in Front
Repeat dynamically, increasingly large circles
• Shoulder Joint
– Same as above, with outstretched arms
• Trunk/Spine
– Gentle Trunk Twists, Palms Up.
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Top-Down Stretching
• Hip
– Seated, Ankle on Knee
• Hamstring
– Heel on Chair (or heel on ground, box, or step)
• Calf
– Toe on Wall
• Chest
– Palm on wall, turn away from shoulder.
• Shoulder
– Palm on wall across body, turn toward shoulder.
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Thera-Band
• Thera-Band Exercise Resources
– http://www.thera-bandacademy.com
• Neck Exercises
• Upper Back Exercises
• Shoulder/Arm/Chest Exercises (Level 1)
• Shoulder/Arm/Chest Exercises (Level 2)
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Core Stability
• Pelvic Tilt
– Seated
– Supine
• Curl-up
– Supine, arms at side
– Contract abdominals, hold, relax, repeat
• Bridge
– Supine, palms down, feet flat
– Bridge until supported by shoulders and feet
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