REHAB PROGRAMS FOR
PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Programs for persons with specific needs are aimed at improving health and quality of life which is related to a specific disease, and/or secondary conditions arising from the primary condition. A short description of the most common issues related to the below mentioned diseases is provided for your better understanding of the said diseases. Program designing depends on several factors, inter alia - age, gender, history of previous physical activity and nutrition, family history, medications that are currently used to treat a certain disease.
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Myocardial infarction, or heart attack, is the result of a complete cessation of blood supply to the coronary artery or its branches. Most often it occurs rapidly and acutely due to thrombosis obstructing the coronary artery lumen and its branches and causing the heart attack. Other causes include left atrial thromboembolism, sometimes even a strong blow to the breast bone (sternum).
If the patient survives a heart attack, myocardial ischemia develops in the affected area first, followed by myocardial necrosis, which is later replaced by fibrous tissue, i.e. a scar.
Recovery is very specific, in certain cases check for other diseases or conditions.
Requirements:
1- Supply a complete health record
2- Supply your Personal Medication Record
3- Family history, particularly important for certain chronic diseases
4- Cardiorespiratory test - not always possible, e.g. because of great damage to the heart muscle
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE WITH ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
Cholesterol is an essential part of the organism required for the normal functioning of each cell. It is a structural element of cellular and intracellular membranes, and, in certain organs, it has specific roles such as:
-Bile acid synthesis in hepatocytes
-Synthesis of steroid hormones in the adrenal crust and gonads
-Transporting fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K).
Harmful effects are manifested only when it is present in the blood in much higher concentrations than normal. Increase in dietary intake of cholesterol affects its level in the blood. It has been proven that a 100 mg increase in dietary intake of cholesterol results in 0.25 mmol/l increase in blood cholesterol in adults. Other factors (genetic, endocrine ...) can also significantly affect blood cholesterol levels.
Atherosclerosis. An increase in LDL, and, thus, the concentration of cholesterol in the blood plasma, leads to elevated transfer of cholesterol esters into the blood vessel cells where they get deposited; which can lead to obstruction of blood vessels, reduction in their natural elasticity, and in a later stage, the formation of a thrombus and myocardial infarction.
Requirements:
1- Supply a complete health record
2- Supply your Personal Medication Record
3- Family history, particularly important for certain chronic diseases
4- Cardiorespiratory test
PRE & POST-NATAL TRAINING PROGRAM
1-Prenatal training programmes are based on cooperation with the doctor who manages the pregnancy and his approval; and certain blood tests are required before designing a program. Features of the program change with each trimester, thus, it is required to change the exercise regime and nutrition program accordingly. Note - blood tests should be performed frequently, because you will get all valid information about nutrition through these analyzes. In certain cases, in case of negative medical history and/or the case the pregnant woman has not engaged in programmed physical activity before, the training program cannot be taken up during pregnancy.
2-Postnatal training program is, on average, taken up about 6 weeks following labor (depending on the type of delivery) and the program design depends on the delivery, hormones and blood test results. Dieting is not recommended at first, especially if there are certain problems with lactation. Note: it is not recommended to use certain diets, due to the above, before consulting a professional.
Requirements:
1- Supply a complete health record, depends on the type of delivery/ natural or cesarean
2- Supply your Personal Medication Record, if any
3- Strength test and flexibility test
4- Cardiorespiratory test
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS-MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder, and an autoimmune disease that primarily ‘’attacks’’ the white matter of the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis affects the axons, the long extensions of nerve cells, and certain parts of the myelin sheath are inflamed and damaged. Therefore, MS is considered to be an inflammatory, demyelinating disease induced by immunological changes.
Note-training program and nutrition program are part of therapy, since this is a complicated and partially researched disease, the MSAA (Multiple Sclerosis Association of America) indicates an exercise program as a requirement for health status improvement. Of course, care should be taken in the selection of activities due to the risk of injury.
Requirements:
1- Supply a complete health record
2- Supply your Personal Medication Record
3- Family history, particularly important for certain chronic diseases
4- Strength test and flexibility test
5- Joint range of motion testing, to make it possible to measure progress in the course of recovery
6- Measure the circumference of muscles directly linked to the injured area, i.e. joint or bone - important because it indicates the degree of joint damage and predicts recovery
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES
The most common type of injury in athletes, recreational athletes and people with specific needs is precisely the damage to the musculoskeletal system. The objective of the training program is not only recovery but also prevention of new injuries. In certain cases it is not possible to rehabilitate an injury or chronic damage but it is only possible to mitigate its effects. This is relative to the specific chronic diseases afflicting mainly the articular system. The most common injuries of the musculoskeletal system include:
-Shoulder girdle and neck injuries
-Elbow joint injuries, e.g. tennis elbow
-Hand, wrist and finger joint injuries, e.g. chronic diseases afflicting the area
-Lumbar spine injuries, e.g. disc damage, nerve inflammation which usually starts in the lumbar area
-Hip joint injuries
-Knee injuries, e.g. injuries of cruciate ligaments and meniscus
-Ankle joint injuries
Requirements:
1- Supply a complete health record
2- Supply your Personal Medication Record, for the injury
3- Family history, particularly important for certain chronic diseases
4- Muscle strength test and flexibility test
5- Joint range of motion testing, to make it possible to measure progress in the course of recovery
6- Measure the circumference of muscles directly linked to the injured area, i.e. joint or bone - important because it indicates the degree of joint damage and predicts recovery
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