Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A client with a history of shoulder impingement asks to perform overhead Gyrotonic movements. What is the most appropriate first step?
Answer: Conduct a thorough shoulder assessment before proceeding
A thorough assessment helps identify range-of-motion limitations and contraindications before selecting appropriate modifications.
Which documentation practice best protects a Gyrotonic instructor in the event of a client injury claim?
Answer: Signed informed consent and session notes updated after each class
Ongoing session notes combined with signed informed consent create a contemporaneous record that demonstrates professional due diligence.
A client reports sharp pain during a Gyrotonic spinal articulation. The instructor's safest immediate response is to:
Answer: Stop the movement immediately and assess the client
Sharp pain is a red-flag symptom requiring immediate cessation of the movement and a client assessment before any continuation.
When is it appropriate for a Gyrotonic instructor to allow a client with osteoporosis to perform forward spinal flexion?
Answer: Only after written medical clearance authorizes it
Spinal flexion increases vertebral fracture risk in osteoporosis, so medical clearance is required before including it in a session.
Which principle of risk mitigation should guide equipment inspection frequency for Gyrotonic apparatus?
Answer: Inspect before each use or at minimum daily
Pre-use or daily inspection catches hardware fatigue, frayed pulleys, and loose bolts before they cause injury.
A new client discloses a recent herniated lumbar disc (L4-L5). Which Gyrotonic exercise category poses the greatest immediate risk?
Answer: Loaded lumbar flexion under tension
Loaded lumbar flexion increases intradiscal pressure and can worsen disc herniation at L4-L5.
An instructor notices that the resistance on a Gyrotonic pulley tower feels inconsistent between sides. The safest course of action is to:
Answer: Remove the apparatus from service until inspected and repaired
Inconsistent resistance indicates a mechanical fault that could cause unexpected movement and injury, requiring the apparatus to be taken out of service.