Anemia
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Retrieved from www.emedicinehealth.com/anemia/article_em.htm Exercise Considerations Scope: Prevalence of Anemia in Canada and the U.S. Overview of the Pathophysiology of Anemia Benefits of Exercise Exercise Considerations Behavior Modifications Management and Medication Appropriate Nutrition Strategies Pathophysiology Frequency Aerobic: 3-7 day/week Resistance: 2-3 days a week Flexibility: 5-7 days a week Intensity Aerobics: Moderate 40-70% Peak HRR, RPE 11-14/20 Resistance: 40-60% 1RM Time 30-60 min/session Flexibility: 15-30 sec Type Aerobic: Large Muscle Groups Endurance – Treadmill, Cycling, Circuit training, free weights, machine weights Flexibility: PNF, Static Dynamic (Johansen 2009, p.247) Anemia was once thought of as the “strange disease” by Dr. B Herrick when you noticed symptoms of one with asthma, decreased work capacity (exercise) and blood flow issues (Beck 2002) Known risk factors that can cause anemia are: Inadequate diet consisting of low iron, essential vitamins and minerals Intestines unable to absorb nutrient to sustain normal levels Pregnancy – body has to support the host and growing fetus Chronic condition – kidney disease, diabetes, cancers Being female – blood loss during monthly menstruation Family history (Johansen 2009, p.246) Examples of specific mechanisms and their caused towards anemia are: Production of Red Blood Cells (RBCs Deficiencies from iron, folate, or B12 “Hemolysis (autoimmune defects, hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell disease” (Johansen 2009, p.246) Blood loss from menstruation, gastrointestinal bleeding and more (Johansen 2009, p.246) Fig. 5 iVillage.ca 2011 (cc) image by nuonsolarteam on Flickr Guiding someone through their exercises explaining the reason for the program designed will give the anemic individual a better understanding and outlook on how they can enjoy exercise on their own. As fatigue is prevalent in anemic people, individuals need to understand why and how exercise can assist in managing a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness. (Cella, 2002). Should be closely supervised and progressed slowly though their fitness training as to not be subjected to vigorous physical activity. (Johansen 2009, p.249) Fig. 2 Benoist, B., McLean, E., Egli, I., Cogswell, M., 1993-2005 Anemia as a public health problem by country: Preschool-aged childern Anemia is most common blood disorders in North America (Johansen 2009, p.246) “Defined as the condition in which the number of red blood cells per cubic millimeter, the amount of hemoglobin in 100 ml of blood, and/or the volume of packed red blood cells