KINS 2010: Test 4
73 Cards in this Set
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Joe Avoli
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works for ATL Falcons PT centers
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what was the name of Joe Avoli's business and when did he sell it?
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started Athens Therapeutics in 2002 then sold it in 2010
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what is the type of health care that Joe Avoli advocates for?
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"holistic" health; meaning that all aspects of the person's life is taken into account
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what is the Illness/Wellness Continuum?
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-"scale" used to measure patients' health
- left end is illness, middle is "neutral point" = normal health, right end is extreme fitness
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who is at the "healthiest" end of the IWC?
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people in the 5 "blue zones"
- demographic or geographic regions of the world where people life longer lives
- Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, CA; Icaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
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what are some common characteristics of the "blue zones"?
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- nonsmokers
- plant based diets (high in fiber)
- constant moderate physical activity
- family is focus of life
- socially active and integrated in community
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when does "modern medicine" begin?
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around 1850s
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the American Medical Assoc. was founded when?
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1848
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who is a candidate for PT?
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- any person who has limitation to their functional abilities (whether acute, chronic, or congenital)
- has potential for improvement beyond their current level of function
- is medically stable enough to participate (ICU = unlikely)
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what is involved with the initial evaluation?
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- understanding patient history
- gathering baseline data
- identifying problems
- set goals
- create treatment plan
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what is the PT documentation format?
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SOAP
S = subjective reports (pain level)
O = objective data (ROM, strength, etc.)
A = assessment (setting appr. goals)
P = plan (set frequency and duration)
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what are some examples of treatments in PT?
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- therapeutic exercises (develop strength, ROM)
- neuromuscular reeducation (improve balance, posture)
- aquatic therapy
- manual therapy (manipulations, massages)
- modalities (electric stimulation, ultrasound, taping)
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what is the most important part of PT?
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education!
teaching the patient home exercises and self management for PT, as well as general tips on nutrition, etc.
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what are some of the different end results of PT?
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- goals met & program completed
- progress has plateaued
- requires further alternative treatment (surgery, etc.)
- non-compliance (attendance, participation, effort, etc.)
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Chris Mason's subject
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adapted PE and motor behavior
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what are the goals of adapted PE?
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design exercise programs for individuals with disabilities
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what careers benefit from having knowledge of adapted PE?
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PE teachers, strength and conditioning coaches, PTs, etc.
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who is the head of the kids motor development clinic?
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Dr. Horvat
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what program can UGA students get involved in at the development clinic?
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8 week program where mentally and physically disabled children come to Athens to work with the clinic
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what is something the Chris Mason is passionate about?
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improvement of movement = increasing the opportunities for exercise for disabled children
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Who is Emily and what was she working on?
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little girl with Down Syndrome
- working on balance, coordination, hand/eye coordination, etc.
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Who is Thomas and what major goal did he meet while in the program??
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teenage boy with cerebral palsy who took his first unassisted steps during the program
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what is a benefit of the program for students?
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- learn better communication skills, how to adapt different methods to different needs, and opens new world of career opportunities
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Dr. Julianne Schmidt's subject
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sport concussions
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what is Dr. J. Schmidt's primary research focuses?
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- reducing the risk of sport concussions and improving current post-concussion evaluation techniques
- improving on-field emergency management for cervical spine injuries
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Sports are _____ only to motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of concussions among young people
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2nd
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what medical condition can result from multiple concussions? And what research method is being used to try and determine which hits cause concussions?
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- chronic traumatic encephalopathy
- in-vivo head impact biomechanics (helmet with sensors that record magnitude of hit and which areas of the head impacted the helmet)
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why are some athletes at a greater risk of concussions?
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females and younger athletes have weaker cervical muscles than adult males
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why do players with heavier facemasks have an increased risk of concussions?
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because the facemasks pull the head down, causing more impacts to hit the top of the head which are more dangerous
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why is visual performance important in concussion prevention?
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- can the player see the incoming collision?
- is the player "prepared" for the impact?
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what are the different parts of the evaluation process?
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- graded system checklist
- neuropsychological exam
- balance assessment
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what is the goal of improving on-field management of cervical injuries?
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- preventing secondary injury by minimizing time and movement
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what is being done to aid the treatment of cervical injuries?
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- quick release facemasks on helmets allow medical professionals to assess and reach the injury more quickly without effecting head stabilization
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Dr. Thomas Baker's subject
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sport law
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what is Dr. Baker's school and practical experience?
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school = Loyola Univ. -> UF
practical = district court, attorney general's office, commercial litigation, risk management
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what are some professional careers in sport management?
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pro sport, interscholastic sport (NCAA), youth sport ($$$), sport law, event management, athlete management, etc.
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what is the downside of working in sport management?
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you're working while others are playing but that's how you tap the leisure money
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what are some legal careers in sport?
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sport agency, NCAA compliance, league/conference executives, arbitrators, sport officials, etc.
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why is law school a good but maybe not the best option?
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- practical experience is becoming more important
- pool of law graduates exceeds the number of available jobs
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Grace Olson's subject
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sport broadcasting
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what advice does grace olson give to those trying to get into the broadcasting field?
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don't burn bridges b/c everything and everyone is connected and you never know when those connections will come in handy
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what is some other advice Grace Olson gives?
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- stand out but be yourself
- devote the time, energy, and effort to what you want
- don't let others hold you back
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what is the most dangerous sport for female athletes?
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cheerleading
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Kay Graham's subject
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occupational therapy
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occupational therapy is 1 of the top ____ careers to get into
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10
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what is the "scope of work" of occupational therapy?
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more of a holistic approach (involves cultural, anthropologic, psychological, etc. aspects of life)
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where can an OT work?
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school systems, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, etc.
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what is an "occupation"?
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- any meaningful work, play, or daily living tasks
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what "systems" are considered in OT?
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- person (values, habits, abilities, etc.)
- environment (social expectations, physical objects, etc.)
- adaptive processes
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OT is the ____ best job in 2014
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9th
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why is there a growing demand for OTs?
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aging population, expanding chronic disease, etc.
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what was the mean salary for OTs in 2012?
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$75,400
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Dr. Michael Schmidt's subject
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Physical Activity Epidemiology
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what is epidemiology?
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the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations
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who is the father of epidemiology and why?
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John Snow = discovered how cholera outbreaks occur and how to stop them
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what are the differences between population and clinical medicine?
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population
- focuses on community
- includes people at risk for developing disease
- control of disease and primary prevention
clinical
- focuses on care of individuals
- secondary prevention
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what are the goals of epidemiology?
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- study the distribution of frequencies and patterns of health events (who, what, where)
- attempt to search for causes or factors associated with risk of developing disease (how and why)
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how do you calculate relative risk and what does it mean?
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RR = risk in active group/risk in inactive group
- if risk = 1 (no association)
- if risk > 1 (positive association)
- if risk < 1 (negative association)
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what are some medical conditions influenced by physical activity?
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depression, stroke, obesity, cancer, osteoarthritis, etc.
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what are the physical activity guidelines for children and adults?
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children = more than 60 mins of aerobic PA everyday
adults = 75-150 mins aerobic PA every week
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Jesus Soares' subject
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CDC and Prevention, PA, and Public Health
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what guides the CDC?
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- Nat'l PA plan (policies/programs that aim to increase PA in America)
- community guide (resource for public health professionals to choose programs for the community)
- winnable battles report (key areas that need attention = tobacco, teen pregnancy, HIV, nutrition, etc.)
- healthy…
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what are some job opportunities at the CDC?
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epidemic intelligence service, oak ridge institute, internships, and career training
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Jordan Otto and Brian Axe
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ATF Falcons sales dept
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what advice did Jordan and brian give?
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- having multiple internships and working in volunteer programs WILL help you get to where you want, but only if you'll make the sacrifices
- be realistic and be willing to compromise
- take advantage of as many opportunities as possible
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what did Jordan and Brian say about interviews?
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- do some research beforehand on what positions are available, what the company does, etc.
- build resume with things that relate to what you want to do
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Stan Kanavit
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- former UGA football player
- entrepreneur
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what business did Stan start?
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EvoShield
- manufactures protection gear for sports
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what is the "major" accomplishment of EvoShield?
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official protective company of MLB
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how does the heart stop when it's hit by a ball?
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- has to be between 30 & 50 mph
- must hit between heart beats
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how does EvoShield prevent the heart from stopping during an incident?
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the special shirt prevents the ball from penetrating the chest by diffusing the impact
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what advice did Stan give about business?
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- can't always hire your BFF
- must be financially savvy in order to grow and stay afloat
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what are some of EvoShield's biggest competitors?
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Under Armor, Nike, Wilson, Riddell, Shot Dr., etc.
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