1) If anything, I would say I get to learn more about myself through the interviews I do and how well it seems to tie in with my topic. Today, I had my second interview, which made me feel good about my project and where I stand with it. My interviewee seemed to fit my kind of lifestyle.
2) (Interview justification sheet)
3) Interviews 1 and 2 helped me to feel more proud of my topic in the way that some of the questions I had were answered thoroughly.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Blog 7
I hope to take an online class on Mt. Sac's community education class. The class consists of human anatomy and physiology and is taught by a Holly Trimble, majoring in physical therapy and pediatrics in Colorado.
The classes run from November 9 until December 30th. I thought this may give me enough time to complete 30 hours, as well as providing more scientific research for my science experiment (either measuring V02max or Lactate acid).
By learning the anatomy and the physiology of human movement, it helps provide more backbone research for anatomy as a possible answer for my EQ.
The classes run from November 9 until December 30th. I thought this may give me enough time to complete 30 hours, as well as providing more scientific research for my science experiment (either measuring V02max or Lactate acid).
By learning the anatomy and the physiology of human movement, it helps provide more backbone research for anatomy as a possible answer for my EQ.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Blog 6
"What is most important for a recreational athlete to avoid injury and prolong their athletic life?"
-Most important meaning anything any kind of knowledge or tactic to prevent injury.
-Recreational athlete (Not to be confused with PROFESSIONAL athlete, in which injury is way more harmful. Recreational athletes exercise or play sports at their leisure and are often less intense/formal than professional sports.
-avoid injury/ prolong athletic life. Almost every athlete is expected to be injured at some point, especially amateur athletes. However, careful athletes can reduce the damage and even drastically reduce the chance of injury occurring. As for as long term stuff goes, even if something feels right (painless) it may effect long term fitness. For example, a mistrained runner may have unhealthy foot strikes, which are only painful for a while (in most cases) and may SEEM to disappear at a time, only to cause say future arch misalignment or some other bone structure.
*Thinking some answers are knowledge of at least basic anatomy or whatever sport, including any muscle group or ligs/tendons that play even a small role in your exercise. By knowing which body part plays which role, you will be able to work each body part accordingly and refer back to research when pain or soreness occurs. Another is using this knowledge of anatomy, or just getting experience from an expert, to work out certain parts of the body, such as muscles or range of motion, that associates with the exercise to make that exercise easier and promote health. One last answer I came up with is that everyone's body is different and you will need to find which technique feels more natural to you. If you watch baseball, you might have an idea what I mean. It is important to know your capabilities and develop a style with what you have to perform your best and feel your best.
*So far, my most important sources may have been from my interviews with physical therapy patients. Both have stated they think anatomy definitely is a must to assure what really goes on in your body during exercise and that it is important to stay fit in order to keep your body healthy.
-Most important meaning anything any kind of knowledge or tactic to prevent injury.
-Recreational athlete (Not to be confused with PROFESSIONAL athlete, in which injury is way more harmful. Recreational athletes exercise or play sports at their leisure and are often less intense/formal than professional sports.
-avoid injury/ prolong athletic life. Almost every athlete is expected to be injured at some point, especially amateur athletes. However, careful athletes can reduce the damage and even drastically reduce the chance of injury occurring. As for as long term stuff goes, even if something feels right (painless) it may effect long term fitness. For example, a mistrained runner may have unhealthy foot strikes, which are only painful for a while (in most cases) and may SEEM to disappear at a time, only to cause say future arch misalignment or some other bone structure.
*Thinking some answers are knowledge of at least basic anatomy or whatever sport, including any muscle group or ligs/tendons that play even a small role in your exercise. By knowing which body part plays which role, you will be able to work each body part accordingly and refer back to research when pain or soreness occurs. Another is using this knowledge of anatomy, or just getting experience from an expert, to work out certain parts of the body, such as muscles or range of motion, that associates with the exercise to make that exercise easier and promote health. One last answer I came up with is that everyone's body is different and you will need to find which technique feels more natural to you. If you watch baseball, you might have an idea what I mean. It is important to know your capabilities and develop a style with what you have to perform your best and feel your best.
*So far, my most important sources may have been from my interviews with physical therapy patients. Both have stated they think anatomy definitely is a must to assure what really goes on in your body during exercise and that it is important to stay fit in order to keep your body healthy.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Blog 5
I do not yet have a specific person for my 2nd interview, as I just got into my service learning. I hope to be getting a person from my sports medicine class I can interview.
Questions:
* "I am working on a senior project. I decided to do mine on orthopedic physical therapy. I chose this because I hope to live an long active lifestyle. Is there a certain mentality that P.T's seem to match? What might I need to in the coming years to make sure I maintain this career and ultimately, my health?"
* "How much of an active person might you describe yourself? Would you say it's a good idea for anyone interested in an active lifestyle to consider a profession surrounding kinesthetics?"
* "What was your dream career coming out of high school and beginning to think about career opportunities? Have you always wanted to be a therapist? If not, what made you decide it was just what you wanted to do?
* "Does your job change the way you look at health now (nutrition, proper exercise, keeping up with the most recent health benefits)?"
* "Do you ever feel stressed out over your job or do you find it easy (in a way that you can stand working your job) to do?"
Questions:
* "I am working on a senior project. I decided to do mine on orthopedic physical therapy. I chose this because I hope to live an long active lifestyle. Is there a certain mentality that P.T's seem to match? What might I need to in the coming years to make sure I maintain this career and ultimately, my health?"
* "How much of an active person might you describe yourself? Would you say it's a good idea for anyone interested in an active lifestyle to consider a profession surrounding kinesthetics?"
* "What was your dream career coming out of high school and beginning to think about career opportunities? Have you always wanted to be a therapist? If not, what made you decide it was just what you wanted to do?
* "Does your job change the way you look at health now (nutrition, proper exercise, keeping up with the most recent health benefits)?"
* "Do you ever feel stressed out over your job or do you find it easy (in a way that you can stand working your job) to do?"
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Blog 4
1) Although my interview didn't exactly influence my presentation, I decided to focus on neurological P.T because it does have a considerable connection with other P.T's and the way the body moves in general.
2)I tried to set up my presentation in a way where i could effectively and visually give the basic general information about the sections and injuries of the spine.
3)Trying to figure out how much to present, what to emphasize in depth, and managing time.
2)I tried to set up my presentation in a way where i could effectively and visually give the basic general information about the sections and injuries of the spine.
3)Trying to figure out how much to present, what to emphasize in depth, and managing time.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5 Minute Presentation (Edit)
For my presentation, I will focus on neurological damage on the spinal cord. It does not specifically have to do with my topic (recreational running injuries), but it focuses on some of the existing types of damage to the spine.
* Will explain what neurological physical therapy is and how it compares/contrast with orthopedic P.T
* Show the brief anatomy of the spinal cord. Give insight on general types pf injuries.
* Explain the causes and treatments of said injuries.
I will check for understanding by asking simple questions about the spinal cord and stop to see if anyone gets lost.
Show pictures of the inner spine and have lists of certain injuries.
* Will explain what neurological physical therapy is and how it compares/contrast with orthopedic P.T
* Show the brief anatomy of the spinal cord. Give insight on general types pf injuries.
* Explain the causes and treatments of said injuries.
I will check for understanding by asking simple questions about the spinal cord and stop to see if anyone gets lost.
Show pictures of the inner spine and have lists of certain injuries.
Monday, September 19, 2011
5 Minute Presentation
I will focus on learning then teaching neurological physical therapy and the cause and effects.
* Explain the definition of neurological P.T and why it's important.
* Explain the brief anatomy of the nervous system and anatomy of inner workings of nerves.
* Get into the types of nerve damages and how to treat them
I will check for understanding, asking basic like "If Physical Therapy is the diagnosis and treatment of physical injury, then neurological physical therapy concerns with the workings of the nerves, right?"
Possible ideas for presentation include entire anatomy of nerves and their connections with each other, and posterboard with list of injuries and the concerning anatomies.
* Explain the definition of neurological P.T and why it's important.
* Explain the brief anatomy of the nervous system and anatomy of inner workings of nerves.
* Get into the types of nerve damages and how to treat them
I will check for understanding, asking basic like "If Physical Therapy is the diagnosis and treatment of physical injury, then neurological physical therapy concerns with the workings of the nerves, right?"
Possible ideas for presentation include entire anatomy of nerves and their connections with each other, and posterboard with list of injuries and the concerning anatomies.
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