Unit 2 - Mobility Introduction

Question 1

What range of attributes contribute to mobility? (4)

Answer 1

1. Strength
2. Endurance (CV, lung capacity)
3. Coordination (neurons)
4. Postural stability (sit or stand)

Question 2

What is impaired physical mobility?

Answer 2

• A state in which a person has a limitation in physical movement but is not immobile
• maybe they need aids

Question 3

What is the scope of mobility? ie. arrow pointing diagram

Answer 3

Full independent mobility –> Partial or impaired mobility –> Immobility

Question 4

What is the most common activity associated with mobility?

Answer 4

walking

Question 5

What are the causes of partial or impaired of mobility? (3)

Answer 5

• changes in general health
• Musculoskeletal, neurologic, and neuromuscular conditions
• medical procedures and diagnostic tests

Question 6

What increases the older adult’s susceptibility to impaired mobility?

Answer 6

• age related changes and risk factors
  ie. changes in musculoskeletal system

Question 7

What is impaired mobility associated with?

Answer 7

• poor health outcomes (negative functional outcomes)

Question 8

Why do age related changes impact mobility?

Answer 8

• the heterogeneity of the older adult means that there is variation in how age, sex, genetics and environment influence mobility
• Age-related changes are not life threatening but impair mobility

Question 9

How can we forestall the onset of mobility limitations?

Answer 9

• proper management of chronic illness and maintenance of healthy lifestyles