Greater resistance to air flow. To determine an individuals ability to perform ADL,s. Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and respirations. Watch for dizziness, blackouts, fainting, with body position changes. Warm up, steady state, cool down, and recovery Interval training very effective with elder.
Monitoring is important.
Disease processes can further compromise functional performance. Extrinsic and Intrinsic factors can affect functional performance negatively or positively. Maintain and improve ability to perform activities of daily living. Maintain and imporve functional capacity, reserve, and oxygen use. All rights reserved.