800.892.4772 • ISSAonline.com Exercise Therapy Karl G. Knopf, EdD Third Edition Course Textbook for SPECIALIST IN EXERCISE THERAPY Exercise Therapy INTRODUCTION Exercise Therapy Karl Knopf, EdD With contributions by: Barbara McCarthy Joan Worley Content Editors: Steve & Kim Downs Lori McCormick Mary Ann Wilson Patricia Davoren Editor and Typists: Anna Billings Toni Di Vittorio Exercise Therapy (Edition 3) Official course text for: International Sports Sciences Association’s Specialist in Exercise Therapy 1rogram 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 Copyright © 2019 International Sports Sciences Association. Published by the International Sports Sciences Association, Carpinteria, CA 93013. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, or in any information storage and retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher. 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This summary of information from unpublished sources, books, research journals, and articles is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals. It is not intended to direct their behavior or replace their independent professional judgment. If you have a problem or concern with your health, or before you embark on any health, fitness, or sports training programs, seek clearance and guidance from a qualified health care professional. Exercise Therapy TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy Part 2 Health Conditions Part 3 Adaptive Programming Part 4 Exercise Therapy Support Materials iii Exercise Therapy TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy 1. Therapeutic Exercise, 2 History, 3 2. Understanding the Disabled, 6 Evolution of Adaptive Physical Education for Adults with Disabilities, 7 Changing Attitudes Towards Disabled Persons, 8 Role of Exercise for the Disabled, 11 3. Exercise as Therapy, 12 Proper Exercise Is Therapeutic, 13 Designed for Action, 14 Fitness as Medicine, 17 Use It or Lose It, 17 Exercise and Disease, 19 4. Functional Fitness, 20 Summary, 23 5. Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy, 24 Benefits of Exercise Therapy Programs, 25 Designing an Exercise Therapy Program, 26 Exercise Participation Flowchart, 30 Fundamental Terminology for the Specialist in Exercise Therapy, 31 Proper Body Mechanics for the Instructor, 32 Effective Teaching Considerations, 34 Effective Communication Skills, 38 6. Muscles and Movement, 42 Anatomy for the Exercise Therapy Educator, 43 Exercise Therapy Kinesiology, 48 How Muscles Work Together, 59 iv Exercise Therapy TABLE OF CONTENTS 7. Contraindicated Exercises, 62 Doing It Right, 63 Facts and Myths about Exercise, 63 Risks vs. Benefits, 64 Beyond the Core, 65 Exercises to Avoid, 68 Exercise Therapy Exercise Considerations, 71 PART 2: Exercise Therapy for Chronic Conditions, 73 8. Overview of Chronic Conditions, 74 Exercise Is for Everyone, 75 Common Physical Health Problems Seen Among Older Adults, 76 Thoughts to Share with Clients, 77 9. Cardiorespiratory Conditions, 80 High Blood Pressure, 81 Low Blood Pressure, 82 Heart Disease, 82 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 83 Asthma, 86 10. Metabolic Conditions, 88 Diabetes, 89 Obesity, 91 11. Neurological Conditions, 94 Acquired Brain Injury, 95 Cerebral Vascular Accident, 96 Epilepsy, 100 Peripheral Vascular Disease, 103 Spinal Cord Injury, 104 Learning Disabilities, 106 Multiple Sclerosis, 107 Parkinson’s Disease, 109 v Exercise Therapy TABLE OF CONTENTS 12. Orthopedic Conditions, 110 Arthritis, 111 Fibromyalgia Syndrome, 114 Neck Problems, 115 Low Back Problems, 116 Shoulder Problems, 118 Hip Problems, 120 Knee Problems, 120 Ankle Problems, 121 Osteoporosis, 122 Amputations, 123 13. Sensory Impairments, 126 Auditory Disorders, 127 Visual Impairments, 127 14. Other Health Conditions 130 HIV/AIDS, 131 Cancer, 132 Pregnancy, 133 PART 3: Adaptive Programming 15. Programming for Ambulation, 136 Transfers and Ambulation Aids, 137 Progressive Mobilization, 142 Ambulation Aids, 143 Gait Training, 147 16. Programming for Aquatics, 154 Water Exercise for Special Population, 155 Fitness Aquatics: Hydrogymnastics, 157 Assessment of Aquatic Skills, 159 17. Programming for Balance and Perceptual Motor Skills, 166 Balance Progressions, 169 Perceptual Motor Skills, 172 Fine Motor Tasks, 173 vi Exercise Therapy TABLE OF CONTENTS 18. Programming for Cardiovascular Fitness, 176 Cardiovascular Exercises, 177 Karvonen’s Formulas, 179 How to Take a Pulse, 180 Determining Target Heart Rate, 181 19. Programming for Flexibility and Range of Motion, 182 Flexibility, 183 Range of Motion, 183 Programming for Flexibility, 184 Range-of-Motion Exercises, 186 Active Range of Motion Worksheet, 189 20. Program for Muscular Strength and Endurance, 190 General Progressive Resistance Guidelines, 191 Strength Training, 191 Terminology, 192 General Guidelines for Adaptive Weight Training, 196 Sample Strength Training Program and Exercises, 198 21. Programming for Posture, 206 Assessment of Posture, 207 Procedures for Spinal Screening, 210 Posture Exercises, 211 PART 4: Exercise Therapy Support Materials Appendix, 215 Abbreviations, 217 Support Materials, 218 Forms, 221 Glossary, 231 Index, 251 vii Exercise Therapy FROM THE AUTHOR This edition of Exercise Therapy is designed for personal trainers, adaptive fitness instructors, club owners and physical therapy aides. The material contained within this book is the result of twenty-five years of working with this population. This new and improved book has been modified from previous editions of Adapted Exercises for the Disabled Adult, co-authored with Dr. Lasko, to better meet the needs of Specialists in Exercise Therapy. The goal of this book is to provide you with practical information in a straight-forth style. All the material was written to best reflect the most current theories regarding exercise therapy. The book is organized in a manner to take the reader through the logical sequence needed to develop a therapeutic program. As you enter the profession, I hope you will find the fulfillment and satisfaction that this career has provided me. I trust that this profession of serving the under-served members of our society brings you the same rewards. Lastly, go out and find a profession that you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life. Love what you do and do what you love. Therapeutic Exercise Sports Medicine AA PT H PE TR E R1 5 PC CHA R T THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE 1 UNDERSTANDING THE DISABLED Evolution of Exercise Therapy Education for Adults with Disabilities Changing Attitudes Towards Disabled Persons Role of Exercise for the Disabled EXERCISE AS THERAPY Proper Exercise Is Therapeutic Designed for Action Fitness as Medicine Use It or Lose It Exercise and Disease FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISE THERAPY Benefits of Exercise Therapy Program Designing an Exercise Therapy Program Proper Body Mechanics for the Instructor Effective Teaching Considerations Effective Communication Skills MUSCLES AND MOVEMENT Anatomy for the Exercise Therapy Educator Exercise Therapy Kinesiology How Muscles Work Together CONTRAINDICATED EXERCISES Risks vs. Benefits Facts and Myths About Exercise Common Questions Exercises to Avoid Exercise Therapy Exercise Considerations Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy 1 Chapter 1 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE To p i c s c o v e r e d i n t h i s c h a p t e r HISTORY Therapeutic Exercise CHAPTER 1 HISTORY Therapeutic exercise is motion of the body or its parts to relieve symptoms and improve function. The roots of therapeutic exercise goes back to ancient times, whether it was Cong Fou who prescribed particular postures and breathing exercises for the priests for the relief pain or Hippocrates (460 B.C.) who recognized the value in strengthening weak muscles to hasten convalescence and improve mental outlook. restore an athlete to peak performance. The application of therapeutic exercise will vary in its purpose based on the goals of the client. In order for the client to obtain the best outcomes it is essential that before an exercise program is designed the client should receive a comprehensive assessment. An exercise program designed without a competent medical evaluation may not only be inadequate but detrimental to the client. Before World War II physical therapy generally consisted of heat, massage or electricity. If exercise was prescribed, it was only referred to in a vague manner. During WWII, many VA Hospitals employed physical medicine physicians to employ corrective exercise to rehabilitate injured soldiers. This was the advent of pro-active treatments opposed to the passive days of a therapist “working on” or “doing for” the client. After an assessment by a trained medical professional, the next step is to establish goals and appropriate treatment plans. The treatment plan should be designed based on clients goals, medical professionals realistic expectations along with the following: We now know that a properly designed exercise program can have a positive impact on the outcome of most conditions. Therapeutic exercise can vary from very specific selected activities designed for particular muscle or condition, to general and vigorous movements to • Functional limitations • Prognosis of condition • Psychological status • Socioeconomic support • Cultural reactions and expectations • Physical and emotional environment • Client/employers vocational plans • Ethical choices 3 Therapeutic Exercise CHAPTER 1 from the front lines and were given a “cap” to hold in their hand to beg. Thus the word handicapped is a word and a mind set that we want to eliminate. The role of a therapeutic exercise program should include the prevention of further dysfunction and should thrive to foster improvement, restoration or even maintenance of: • Muscular strength and endurance • Cardiovascular and cardio respiratory fitness • Mobility, flexibility and range of motion • Balance and stability • Coordination • Functional skills • Activities of daily living When designing a comprehensive program consider: While in everyday conversations the words disability, handicap, and functional limitation are used interchangeably. However, for the purpose of this text lets define some terms. • Goals and kinds of exercises • Safety and appropriateness • Clients age Disability—refers to the restriction of or inability to perform normal activities of daily living. • Previous conditions • Deformities Functional Limitations—are disabilities that are not as truly disabling yet become symptomatic when performing a specific activity. The term functional limitation may be more useful than the word “disability” because it is more descriptive and less imposing. Thus the focus is on ability rather than disability. Your role as Specialist in Exercise Therapy is to minimize the ‘Dis’ in disability. • Potential risks DisABILITY—where the focus is on ability or differently labeled Handicap—is a social disadvantage that results from an impairment/disability that prevents a person from engaging in a vocationally, socially and physically “normal” life. The word handicap had it’s origins after World War II when injured British soldiers returned home 4 When working in the field of exercise therapy, it is critical that the practitioner be at the top of the profession. There is no place in exercise therapy for people who are well intentioned yet ill-prepared. The Specialist in Exercise Therapy must rely on sound scientific knowledge rather than antidotal information. If you plan to operate in the shadows of the profession, then exercise therapy is not where you belong. A Specialist in Exercise Therapy must know proper biomechanics, safe movement, sound nutrition, up-todate exercise science and most importantly adhere to a strong code of ethics. No one is more vulnerable than someone who desires to be healthy again. The client will believe in you, don’t betray their trust in you by selling misinformation. Therapeutic Exercise CHAPTER 1 Most importantly, the exercise therapy arena is not a place where a “fake it until you make it” practice has any place. If you have any questions or concerns err on the side of caution and refer out. Your client will appreciate it and your credibility will increase within the medical community. Always check your sources—what is correct today can change tomorrow. Stay current! When working with able-bodied clients, an incorrect move may not cripple a person—however with a client who has entrusted you with their recovery, a mistake can have serious ramifications. Train your client in a smart not hard fashion. Remind them to be patient, it took their body a long time to get into the shape they are in and it will take a while to get it to where they want it to be. Remember, haste makes waste. They may have spent a great deal of time and money to have the doctor and therapist fix them; you as the fitness professional do not want to be responsible for undoing all they have done. 5