Course curriculum

  • 1

    About this Course: Start Here

  • 2

    Introduction

    • Introduction - [Title]

    • Introduction to Immobility - [Video]

    • What is Immobility?

    • Immobility and Older Adults

    • Improving Mobility Affects More Than Just Movement

  • 3

    Aging and its Effect on Mobility

    • Aging and Its Effect on Mobility - [Title]

    • Aging and Its Effect on Mobility - [Video]

    • Bone Mass and Density Changes

    • Changes in Height

    • Changes in the Skeletal System

    • Degenerative Changes

  • 4

    Common Problems

    • Common Problems - [Title]

    • Bone Brittleness

    • Other Factors

  • 5

    Causes of Immobility

    • Causes of Immobility - [Title]

    • What are the Causes of Immobility? - [Video]

    • What are the Causes of Immobility?

    • Psychological Factors

    • Physical Changes

    • Environmental Causes

  • 6

    Complications of Immobility

    • Complications of Immobility - [Title]

    • Complications of Immobility

    • Urinary System

    • Gastrointestinal System

    • Musculoskeletal System

    • Respiratory System

    • Circulatory System

    • Nervous System

    • Metabolic System

    • Integumentary System

    • Psychological Alterations

  • 7

    Prevention

    • Prevention - [Title]

    • The Benefit of Exercise

    • Well-Balanced Diet

    • Why is Motion Important?

  • 8

    Prevention: Range-of-Motion Exercises

    • Range-of-Motion Exercises - [Title]

    • Prevention: Range-of-Motion Exercises - [Video]

    • Range-of-Motion Exercises

    • Passive Range-of-Motion

    • Active Assist Range-of-Motion

    • Active Range-of-Motion Exercises

  • 9

    Precautions and Contraindications to ROM Exercises

    • Precautions and Contraindications to ROM Exercises - [Title]

    • Precautions and Contraindications to ROM Exercises, Pt. 1

    • Precautions and Contraindications to ROM Exercises, Pt. 2

    • General Guidelines Before Performing ROM Exercises

    • Active Range-of-Motion Exercises - [Video]

    • Active Range of Motion Exercises

    • Active Assist Range-of-Motion Exercises - [Video]

    • Neck Exercises

    • Arms & Shoulders

    • Hands, Fingers, Chest and Upper Body

    • Legs, Ankle and Foot

    • Passive Range-of-Motion Exercises - [Video]

    • Passive Range of Motion Exercises

  • 10

    Minimizing Mobility Dangers

    • Minimizing Immobility Dangers - [Title]

    • Minimizing Mobility Dangers - [Video]

    • Appropriate Methods to Minimize Immobility Dangers

    • 1. Reposition Immobilized Patients

    • 2. Promote Circulation

    • 3. Good Nutrition

    • 4. Provide Stimulating Activities

  • 11

    Course Summary and Quiz

    • Course Summary

    • References

    • Course Quiz

    • Course Evaluation Instructions

    • Evaluation: We value your feedback

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