Chapter 6 miscellaneous study material

Question 1

what is the PAR-Q?

Answer 1

PAR-Q is a questionnaire designed to help you learn more about your client’s health history

Question 2

what kind of occupational characteristics can have an affect on a clients posture?

Answer 2

wearing heels, sedentary job setting, repetitive overhead movements (electricians, volleyball athletes)
ie: upper crossed syndrome can be caused by stress due to shortening of the upper trapezius

Question 3

what is the most common way to measure heart rate and blood pressure?

Answer 3

radial pulse (thumb side of wrist), inflatable cuff, sphygmomanometer