RT Book, Section
A1 Goodman, Catherine
A1 Helgeson, Kevin
SR Print(0)
ID 1133951955
T1 Hypothyroidism
T2 Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions: Handbook for Physical Therapists
YR 2011
FD 2011
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803617148
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1133951955
RD 2024/04/24
AB Hypothyroidism  is  a  deficiency  of  thyroid  hormones,  due  primarily  to  decreased  synthesis  or  size  of  the  thyroid  gland.  A  deficiency  of  thyroid  hormones  affects  multiple  systems,  which  can  result  in  slower  metabolism,  muscle  weakness,  advanced  atherosclerosis,  and  slower  mental  functions.  Individuals  may  have  a  subclinical  hypothyroidism  even  though  their  thyroid  hormone  levels  are  within  normal  value  limits.1  This  condition  is  reversed  with  administration  of  synthetic  thyroid  hormones.  Decreased  thyroid  hormone  levels  affect  connective  tissues  of  the  cardiovascular  system,  resulting  in  decreased  cardiac  output,  slowed  heart  rate,  and  diminished  peripheral  circulation.1,2  Proximal  muscle  weakness  along  with  complaints  of  stiffness,  muscle  pain,  and  trigger  points  make  daily  activities  more  difficult  to  complete.