Prevention Practice and Health Promotion

Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS, was born in Kansas City and attended the University of Colorado Medical Center, graduating with distinction with a BS in physical therapy. With support from the Hillman Medical Student Fellowship, she attended and graduated with distinction from the University of Kansas Medical Center with an MS in special education with an emphasis on children with illness and other health impairments. With support from the Arthur Mag Fellowship and the UMKC Community Scholars Fellowship at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, she completed her interdisciplinary PhD, incorporating studies in physiology, psychology, biochemistry, neuroscience, exercise science, and education. Although her primary clinical practice focuses on individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan, she has worked in practice settings in acute care, outpatient care, long-term care, school-based therapy, home health, and private practice. Currently she is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Rockhurst University. Dr. Thompson’s travel to more than 50 countries gives her insight into global health care disparities and the need for multicultural education and advocacy for populations at risk for health problems. Her research interests focus on growth and development across the lifespan, motor learning, and prevention practice. She hopes this book will encourage health care professionals to advocate for healthy lifestyles and collaboratively work toward a healthier world.

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contributing Authors Preface Foreword by Ellen F. Spake, PhD Chapter 1 Prevention Practice: A Holistic Perspective for Health Care Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 2 Healthy People 2020 Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 3 Key Components of Fitness Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 4 Fitness Training Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 5 Screening for Health, Fitness, and Wellness Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 6 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Issues During Childhood and Adolescence Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 7 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Issues During Adulthood Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 8 Women's Health Issues: Focus on Pregnancy 1 Shannon DeSalvo, PT and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 9 Prevention Practice for Older Adults Ann Marie Decker, PT, MSA, GCS, CEEAA; Gail Regan, PhD, MS, PT; and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 10 Stress Management Martha Highfield, PhD, RN and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 11 Nutrition Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 12 Health Protection Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 13 Prevention Practice for Musculoskeletal Conditions Amy Foley, DPT, PT; Gail Regan, PhD, MS, PT; and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 14 Prevention Practice for Cardiopulmonary Conditions Amy Foley, DPT, PT; Gail Regan, PhD, MS, PT; and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 15 Prevention Practice for Neurological Conditions Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 16 Preventive Care for Chronic Conditions Amy Foley, DPT, PT and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 17 Prevention Practice for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 18 Advocacy for Preventive Care Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 19 Marketing Health and Wellness Steven G. Lesh, PhD, PT, SCS, ATC and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Chapter 20 Managing a Prevention Practice: A Business Model Shawn T. Blakeley, PT, CWI, CEES, MBA and Catherine Rush Thompson, PT, PhD, MS Appendix A Brief Health Information Appendix B Developmental History Appendix C Resources for Health, Fitness, and Wellness Financial Disclosures Index