CWAS Training

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Creating Wellness Assessment System


CWAS Installation Key Points

No wireless or satellite internet connection

Required: High speed internet connection, (512 kbs band width Upload/Download) minimum.

VPN port (1723 TCP) on router/modem must be open both inbound and outbound

Do not place the CWAS system directly under glaring light. Ambient light interferes with the infra-red futrex wand.

Do not have both the CWAS and the INSIGHT systems connected on the same computer at the same time.

Do not delete or add programs (except microsoft office) unless you check with the CW tech team.


Launching the software


Adding a New Member


Activating The Account

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Important: Account Requires Activation Important: Account Requires Activation

You will receive an email from webadmnin@CreatingWellness

The link you receive in the email must be clicked to activate your account.


Reviewing Member Information


Questionnaire

• Completed on-line at MyCreatingWellnesssSpace


Opening Screen when starting Assessment


Items to Collect


Capture any patient Notes


Nervous System Multiplier

This number is producedfrom your INSIGHT and can be found in the software.

You can skip this if the number is not available.


BMI (Body Mass Index)

• Tool for indicating weight status in adults– A measure of weight for height– BMI = Weight in Kilograms

(Height in Meters) x (Height in Meters)

• For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into the following categories:– BMI Weight Status

Below 18.5 Underweight

18.5 – 24.9 Normal

25.0 – 29.9 Overweight

30.0 and Above Obese


Client’s Weight


Client’s Girth


Futrex Body Comp Analyzer

• Uses light absorption to measure body fat– Direct correlation with the body’s overall fat level

• Sensor is placed at the center of the biceps of the dominant arm– Sends Near-Infrared light

beam at specific wavelengths that fat absorbs and lean mass reflects


Body Comp. Summary


Cardiovascular & Respiratory Performance

• Blood Pressure• Heart rate• Vital Lung Capacity


Blood Pressure & Heart Rate


Vital Lung Capacity

• The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation– Used to determine the condition of lung

tissue– Also known as “Vital Capacity”

• Typical normal range is 3000-5000 Liters– Normal value is gender, age, and

height dependant


Vital Lung Capacity


Cardio Summary


Stress Profiling

• Dealing productively with stress is an important aspect of wellness

• CWAS provides an objective assessment of stress reactivity– Understanding our stress

responses is a vital first step to taking control and creating wellness


Measuring Stress

• CWAS measures the physiologic responses that are most reactive to stress

– Galvanic Skin Response (GSR)– Heartrate– Peripheral Blood Flow– Skin Temperature

• Scientific validity of all measurements is well-established– Extensive literature in polygraphy

and psychophysiology


How Stress Profiling Works

• Easily performed– All measurements are

conveniently (and non-threateningly) made from one hand

– Synchronized protocol will direct client while software acquires physiologic data

• Three-minute protocol

– Resting Baseline

– Response to Stressor and Recovery


Stress Profiling Protocol

Resting Baseline Response to Stressors

Physical Stress & Recovery

Cognitive Stress & Recovery


Resting Baseline






Cognitive Stress & Recovery


Cognitive Stress Summary


Stress Profiling Results

• Analysis is based primarily on recovery from stress– A “hot” reactor has

elevated responses that do not return to baseline levels quickly

– Identify sources of stress and develop coping strategies


Strength

• Dynamometer– Arm– Torso– Leg


Arm Strength

• The client should be standing upright, with shoulders back and knees slightly bent.

• The client should grip the handles with palms up.

• The elbows should be bent at approximately 45 degrees.

• Instruct the client to “perform a brief bicep curl”.


Torso Strength

• The client should be seated with straight back, shoulders back, and knees slightly bent.

• The client should grip the handles with palms up.

• The elbows should be bent at approximately 90 degrees.

• Instruct the client “From an upright position, lean back and pull with your back”.


Leg Strength

• The client should be standing upright, shoulders back with knees slightly bent.

• The client should grip the handles with palms down.

• The elbows should be slightly bent.

• Instruct the client to attempt to “stand from this position without leaning forward ”.


Strength: Evaluation


Visit Notes


Process Data


Personal Assessment Report (PAR)

Self Improvement

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