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Strength is the ability of a tissue to do what?
Definition
develop and produce a force.
Term
Power is
Definition
work produced by a muscle in a unit of time.
Term
Endurance is the ability to do what?
Definition
perform low intensity repetitive activity over a prolonged period.
Term
Total body endurance is also called?
Definition
Cardiopulmonary endurance
Term
Muscle endurance is the ability of
Definition
a muscle to do repeated reps without fatigue.
Term
When does detraining start?
Definition
Within 1-2 weeks after stopping activities
Term
While doing a bench press, you apply more weight that will exceed your capacity of a muscle. What principle are you doing?
Definition
Overload principle
Term
SAID principle stands for and means what?
Definition
Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands, necesary foundation that exercise programs are built on.
Term
What is the difference between specifity of training and transfer of training?
Definition
Specifity of training is using adaptive effects of training specific to training method. Your training method coming up is running so you practice running and sprinting.

Transfer of training is carryover of training from variation of exercise. An example of this would be practice running in a pool to increase leg strength and cardiopulmonary endurance for running.
Term
What principle is it that describes if you don't use it, you will lose it?
Definition
Reversibility Principle
Term
Name the 9 factors that influence tension in a muscle
Definition
Cross section/Size of muscle
Fiber arrangement/Length
Fiber type/Distribution
Length-Tension Relationship
Freq of firing of motor units
Type/speed of muscle contraction
Energy stores avaialable
Fatigue/Recovery
Persons age, gender, and psychological status
Term
Put Isometric, Concentric, and Eccentric in order from greatest to least force output
Definition
Eccentric, Isometric, Concentric
Term
Which one is not a type of energy system for muscle?
Aerobic, ATP-PC system, Fast Glycolytic, Anaerobic
Definition
Fast Glycolytic is not a type of energy system. Type of muscle twitch fiber.
Term
Muscle fatigue is general or localized fatigue?
Definition
Localized
Term
Cardiopulmonary is general or localized fatigue?
Definition
General
Term
What are the 2 reasons why we use a Rep Max?
Definition
To document baseline of strength and to identify exercise load to be used.
Term
What does repetition maximum mean?
Definition
greatest amount of weight a muscle can move through available ROM
Term
What type of person would use a 1 rep maximum?
Definition
Healthy adults/athletes
Term
If you had a patient with significant deficits in muscle strength, what percentage of the RM would you want to exercise at to keep it safe but challenging?
Definition
30-50%
Term
What is alignment?
Definition
Direction of a muscle and its line of pull.
Term
What is stabilization?
Definition
Internal(isometric) or external(therapist/equipment) force provided to keep stability.
Term
What is intensity?
Definition
Amount of resistance on a muscle with each rep.
Term
Submax is ___ to ___ intensity, while maximal is ___ intensity.
Definition
Moderate to low, High intensity
Term
When is submaximal intensity used?
Definition
Warm up, cool down, Older adults, Untrained, Children
Term
To increase strength, how many sets and reps would you do?
Definition
2-3 sets, 10-12 reps. higher weight.
Term
To increase enudrance, low or high reps and submax or max load?
Definition
High reps, submax load
Term
Which order would you exercise muscles in?
Definition
Large muscles then small muscles.
Multi before single. High intensity before low.
Term
What is frequency and what are some things that determine it?
Definition
# of exercise sessions done per week/day.
Determinants are intensity, volume, health goals, health status.
Term
How many weeks would you want to carry out a strength training program?
Definition
6-12 weeks at least
Term
How long should a patient recover between exercise sets?
Definition
2-3 minutes
Term
How long should a patient recover between sessions?
Definition
48 hours
Term
During a concentric contraction, velocity ______(Increases or Decreases) and force ______(Increases or Decreases)
Definition
Velocity increase, Force Decreases
Term
During a eccentric contraction, velocity ______(Increases or Decreases) and force ______(Increases or Decreases)
Definition
Velocity increases, Force increases
Term
How long should you hold a isometric exercise?
Definition
10 seconds
Term
Resistance exercise is?
Definition
Any form of active exercise where dynamic or static muscle contractions are resisted by an outside force, manually or mechanically.
Term
Which muscle fiber types fatigue quicker: type I or type II?
Definition
Type II. High force production, rapid fatigue.
Term
If your working out and instead of doing the exercise correctly, your using different subsitute motions to assist. What are you experiencing?
Definition
Muscle Fatigue is when there is subsitute motions, inability to acheive full ROM, tremors, inability to continue, jerky movements.
Term
How much stronger are boys than females in Childhood?
Definition
Approx 10%
Term
During puberty, how quick does muscle mass increase for boys?
Definition
30% per year.
Term
In girls, Strength peaks before weight and height. True or false.
Definition
True
Term
In boys, strength peaks before height and weight. True or False
Definition
False, Height and weight peak before strength.
Term
When does muscle mass peak in boys? When does muscle mass peak in girls?
Definition
Boys-18-25
Girls-16-20
Term
Decrease in muscle mass occurs at what age?
Definition
25
Term
What are the 6 physioogical adaptations to resistance exercise?
Definition
Skeletal muscle structure, Neural system, Metabolic system, Enzymes, Body composition, Connective tissue.
Term
What is the benefit of using a theraband or manual resistance instead of a free weight?
Definition
With a theraband or manual resistance, resistance is provided throughout ROM.

With a free weight, resistance is only provided at one point.
Term
When would you use short arc ROM vs full arc ROM?
Definition
When there is pain involved in full arc ROM, you would use short arc ROM.
Term
To gain strength, would short arc or full arc be more appropriate?
Definition
Full Arc ROM
Term
Periodization aka periodized training is what?
Definition
an approach to resistance training that builds systematic variation in exercise intensity, reps, sets or frequency over a period of time. Used prior to lifting competition.
Term
Matching: Types of Isometric resistance
1.Low intensity isometric contractions performed against little to no resistance.
2.Midrange isometric contractions against resistance.
3.Isometric exercise where resistance is applied to multiple angles during isometric contractions.

A. Rhythmic Stabilization
B. Muscle Setting
C. Multi Angle Isometrics
Definition
1. B Muscle Setting.
2. A Rhythmic Stabilization
3. C Multi Angle Isometrics
Term
Which type of exercise consumes less energy and oxygen? Concentric or Eccentric.
Definition
Eccentric consumes less
Term
DOMS stands for and means what?
Definition
Delayed onset muscle soreness, means exercise induced muscle soreness occuring 24-48 hours after exercise.
Term
What is the main downfall of dynamic constant external resistance (DCER) exercise?
Definition
Its using a constant weight, such as a free weight while going through ROM. The working muscle is only challenged once throughout ROM.
Term
Variable resistance exercise can be applied by what
Definition
Therapist, tubing, bands, machines. They vary resistance throughout ROM.
Term
Matching, Isokinetic Training Velocities
1. Slow
2. Medium
3. Fast

A. 180 degrees to 360 degrees per second and above
B. 30-60 degrees per second
C. 60-180 degrees per second
Definition
1. B
2. C
3. A
Term
When applying resistance, to get a concentric contraction you would apply pressure _____ of desired motion. To receive a eccentric contraction, you would apply resistance in the ______ direction as desired motion.
Definition
Opposite, Same. Pg 181
Term
Resistance is applied to the _____ portion of a muscle and stabilization is applied to the _____ portion of a muscle?
Definition
Distal, Proximal.
Term
How would you prevent someone from holding their breath during a exercise?
Definition
Have them count their reps, Caution them about breath holding, Exhale with effort.
Term
What is overtraining?
Definition
decline in physical performance in healthy individuals participating in high intensity exercise.
Term
What causes overtraining?
Definition
Decreased fluid intake, bad diet, Not long enough rest sessions, too rapid progression.
Term
What is overwork?
Definition
Progressive deterioration of muscle strength already weakened by a nueromuscular disorder.
Term
WHat 3 things contraindicate resistance exercise?
Definition
Pain, Inflammation and Sever cardiopulmonary disorder.
Term
Which is more effective when muscles are weak, 4/5 or lower? Manual or mechanical?
Definition
Manual
Term
What is PNF?
Definition
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Faciliation, combines functionally based diagonal patterns of movement with technique to evoke and improve motor function and control.
Term
Why do PNF patterns have extension or flexion at the end of them?
Definition
Describes ending position.
Term
What is the stretch reflex?
Definition
Rapid overpressure to an already elongated agonist muscle.
Term
What is the point of the stretch reflex?
Definition
To help elicit a muscle contraction to initiate the diagonal movement.
Term
What is circuit training?
Definition
Pre established sequence of continuous exercises performed in succession that exercise major muscle groups.
Term
What is plyometric training?
Definition
high intensity, high velocity resistance exercise characterized by resisted eccentric muscle contraction followed by a rapid concentric contraction designed to increase muscle strength.
Term
What type of equipment would you use for closed chain training?
Definition
Total gym, balance boards, bikes, elliptical.
Term
What equipment would be used for dynamic stabilization?
Definition
Swiss balls and body blade
Term
What is the difference between a patient and a client?
Definition
A patient is an individual with a impairment or functional limitation being treated by a therapist.

A client is an individual who engages in physical activity to promote health and wellness.
Term
What are the main 4 things in the disablement model?
Definition
Pathology, Impaiment, Functional Limitation, Disability
Term
What is a pathology?
Definition
Disruption of the bodies homeostasis resulting in a disease, disorder or condition of abnormal findings
Term
What is an impairment?
Definition
Consequences of the pathology. Signs and symptoms.
Term
What is a functional limitation?
Definition
Reduced ability of a person to perform actions or components of motors skills efficiently
Term
What is a disability?
Definition
inability to perform or participate in activities related to ones self, home, work recreation or community.
Term
What are the 5 steps to the patient client management model?
Definition
Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Interventions
Term
What is the difference between discharge and discontinuation?
Definition
Discharge of a patient is when they have completed their goals and no longer require physical therapy.

Discontinuation refers to ending of services prior to achievement of anticipated goals and outcomes. Reasons would be a change in patients medical status, no further progress possible, services cannot be paid for, patient decision to stop.
Term
Doing a push up is an example of what type of task and why?
Definition
Discrete task, because there is a recognizable beginning middle and end
Term
Eating with a fork is an example of what type of task and why?
Definition
Serial task because there is a series of discrete recognizable movements that keep repeating.
Term
Walking is an example of what type of task and why?
Definition
A continuous task because there isnt any distinction between beginning middle and end.
Term
What stage of learning is it when the patient has to focus on the task at hand and learn it?
Definition
Cognitive
Term
What stage of learning is it when the patient fine tunes the task and makes the most efficient movements?
Definition
Associative
Term
What stage of learning is it when you automatically do the task and can focus on other things while doing it?
Definition
Autonomous
Term
Which is more effective when learning continuous tasks, such as walking. Part or whole practice?
Definition
Whole practice
Term
Which practice leads to better retention during learning, blocked or random practice?
Definition
Random practice
Term
Is it beneficial for the patient if the therapist continually gives tactile cues (concurrent feedback) to assist the patient?
Definition
Only during the initial stage of learning. If the therapist continues to give concurrent feedback, the patient could rely on it which doesnt help their learning.
Term
Is summary/delayed feedback the best way to give the patient help with their trials? Why?
Definition
Summary feedback is the best way for a patient to learn and remember tasks because it gives the pateint time for problem solving which promotes retention.
Term
Which frequency of feedback has been shown to promote learning more effectively? Intermittent or Continuous?
Definition
Intermittent.
Term
Which frequency of feedback promotes acquisition better? Intermittent or Continuous?
Definition
Continuous
Term
What are the 7 core values?
Definition
Accountability, Altruism, Compassion/Caring, Excellence, Intergrity, Professional Duty, Social Responsibility
Term
How long does acute and chronic inflammation last?
Definition
Acute inflammation if 4-6 days. Chronic inflammation is 6 months to 1 year.
Term
What is the test name and position to test for a DVT?
Definition
Homan's test. Perform gentle passive stretching of the ankle while in full dorsiflexion. Squeezing of the calf may be incorporated in.
Term
What is edema?
Definition
Excessive pooling of sluid in the spaces between tissues.
Term
What does a 1+ indicate on the pitting edema scale?
Definition
Barely perceptible depression
Term
What does a 2+ indicate on the pitting edema scale?
Definition
Takes 15 seconds for tissue to rebound
Term
What does a 3+ indicate on the pitting edema scale?
Definition
Depression takes 15-30 seconds to rebound
Term
What does a 4+ indicate on the pitting edema scale?
Definition
Depression takes more than 30 seconds to rebound
Term
Which type of pain is better, Peripheralization or centralization if you had to choose one?
Definition
Centralization is better than peripheralization because it indicates improvement of the condition and decreased compression on the nerve root.
Term
Which one of these is not a red flag pain symptom?
A. Frequent or severe headaches
B. Soreness 48 hours after a workout
C. Pain in chest
D. Patient awakens at night with pain.
Definition
B. Muscle soreness 48 hours after workout
Term
Normal oxygen saturation is what?
Definition
book 94-100%, melissa 92-100%
Term
What is the normal respiratory rate and what things would affect it?
Definition
12-20 breaths per minute, age, body, exercise, postion, stress, medications
Term
What is the normal pulse rate and what things would affect it?
Definition
60-100 bpm, age, gender, size, stress, medications, and exercise.
Term
Referred pain is defined as what?
Definition
Pain felt in an area far from the site of lesion but supplied by the same neural segment. Pain is felt deeply but never radiates across midline.
Term
Visercal pain originates from what?
Definition
An organ.
Term
What is the difference between distraction and compression?
Definition
Distraction is the manual separation of joint surfaces and compression is the manual approximation of joint surfaces.
Term
What is the difference between distraction and compression?
Definition
Distraction is the manual separation of joint surfaces and compression is the manual approximation of joint surfaces.
Term
What is the difference between distraction and compression?
Definition
Distraction is the manual separation of joint surfaces and compression is the manual approximation of joint surfaces.
Term
What is functional excursion?
Definition
Distance a muscle is capable of shortening after being completely elongated.
Term
Would you use passive or active ROM if the patient has inflamed tissue and you do not want to make it worse?
Definition
PROM
Term
True or false, Active ROM increases/maintains strength.
Definition
False, it does not maintain or increase strength.
Term
How many degrees per day should a CPM be increased?
Definition
10-15 degrees
Term
What are some benefits of a CPM?
Definition
Heals tendons and ligaments, Increasing synovial fluid lubrication, quicker return of ROM, decreases pain.
Term
What is endurance?
Definition
Ability of the body to work for prolonged periods of time and resist fatigue.
Term
How long does it take for Deconditioning to occur?
Definition
1-2 weeks
Term
What energy system does not require oxygen, and is used for short bursts of exercise, first 30 seconds?
Definition
ATP-PC System
Term
What energy system used glycogen as the fuel source, no oxygen required, and provides moderate energy for 30-90 seconds of exercise
Definition
Anaerobic Glycolytic System
Term
What energy system used glycogen, fats and proteins for fuel sources, oxygen is required, and works after the 2nd minute of exercise?
Definition
Aerobic System
Term
What are slow twitch, type 1 fibers used for?
Definition
Endurance activities
Term
Fast twitch tybe IIB fibers are used for what?
Definition
Activities requiring power
Term
Fast twitch type IIA fibers are used for what?
Definition
Both endurance and power activities.
Term
Energy of large muscle activity is usual what percent?
Definition
20-25%
Term
When exercising, what cardiac responses occur?
Definition
Increased heart rate, stroke volume, and blood flow throughout the working muscle, and increase in systolic blood pressure
Term
When exercising, what respiratory responses occur?
Definition
Increase gas exchange, increased minute ventilation, alveolar ventilation increases 10-20x.
Term
What 3 things determine oxygen consumption?
Definition
Vascularity of muscles, fiber distribution, and number of mitochondria.
Term
How do you fit test a healthy subject?
Definition
Time to run 1.5 miles or distance ran in 12 minutes.
Term
What reasons would a patient terminate a stress test?
Definition
Patient wishes too, progressive angina, drop in systolic pressure, excessive rise in pressure, lightheadedness, abnormal ECG.
Term
Stress testing stages change every what?
Definition
1-6 minutes.
Term
What percentage of a target heart rate would you use for a sedentary individual?
Definition
40-60%
Term
What percentage of a target heart would you use for a healthy individual?
Definition
60-80%
Term
How much does the american heart association recomend for physical activity?
Definition
30 minutes of moderate intensity 3-5 days a week.
Term
A warm up period should get within how many BPM of your target heart rate?
Definition
20 BPM
Term
Warm up and cool down periods should be how long?
Definition
5-10 minutes
Term
How long is phase 1, inpatient phase with someone who has had an MI?
Definition
3-5 days.
Term
What does phase 1 of a patient with an MI consist of?
Definition
Education and preparing friends and family.
Term
About how long after an MI will a patient resume rehab?
Definition
6-8 weeks after hospitialization
Term
What are the purposes of phase 2 rehab for someone that had an MI?
Definition
Increase persons exercise capacity, relieve anxiety and depression, give patient an IEP.
Term
What is the purpose of phase 3 of rehab for an MI patient?
Definition
Maintain/improve fitness levels.
Term
what is the biggest difference between phase 2 and 3 of rehab?
Definition
Patients are monitored via telemtry anymore.
Term
What factors cause hypomobility?
Definition
Prolonged immobilization, Sedentary lifestyle, postural malalignment, weakness, tissue trauma, congenital deformities.
Term
What constitutes a myostatic contracture?
Definition
No pathology present. Can be releived with stretching exercises.
Term
What constitutes a pseudomyostatic contracture?
Definition
Central nervous system lesion(stroke). Constant state of contraction.
Term
What constitutes with a arthrogenic/periarticular contracture?
Definition
Adhesions, joint effusion. Connective tissues cross a joint capsule and restrict motion.
Term
What constitutes a fibrous contracture?
Definition
A fibrotic contracture exists and normal muscle is replaced with scar tissue.
Term
What is selective stretching?
Definition
Allow limitation of motion to develop in some muscles but not others.
Term
Which 2 muscle groups would you want to keep tight in a spinal cord patient?
Definition
Back extensors and finger flexors.
Term
What is overstretching and who would you use it on?
Definition
Stretch well beyond the normal length of muscle and ROM. You would use it on a healthy individual like a pitcher, stretch external rotators past normal
Term
If you want the length of a muscle to increase, would you stretch the muscle over a long or short period?
Definition
Long extended period
Term
Does a muscle atrophy faster in a lengthened or shortened position?
Definition
Atrophys faster in a shortened position.
Term
What is the main function of a muscle spindle?
Definition
To receive and convey information about changes in a muscle.
Term
What is the function of the GTO?
Definition
Organs are sensitive to slight changes of tension as result of a passive stretch.
Term
Collagen fibers are responsible for what?
Definition
Strength and stiffness or tissue and resist deformation. Fails at 10%.
Term
Elastin fibers main function is to provide what?
Definition
Extensibility.
Term
Reticulin fibers provide the tissue with what>?
Definition
Bulk
Term
Ground substance does what for the matrix?
Definition
Hydrates the matrix, stabalized collage networks, and resist compressive forces.
Term
In tendons collage fibers located with way?
Definition
Parallel
Term
In skin, collage fibers are located which way?
Definition
Perpindicular.
Term
In ligaments and joint capsules fibers are located which way and for what purpose?
Definition
All over, to resist compressive forces from everywhere.
Term
Which region of the stress strain curve is where all functional activity occurs and collage fibers are wavy?
Definition
Toe region.
Term
What region has microscopic failure occuring, bonds are also strained?
Definition
Elastic range.
Term
What is elastic limit?
Definition
the point where tissue does not return to its original shApe.
Term
What region extends to the point of rupture, but also has permanent deformation?
Definition
Plastic range.
Term
What is region of necking?
Definition
Where weaking of the tissue occurs and it rapidly fails.
Term
What is creep?
Definition
When a load is applied for an extended period and tissue elongates. Causes permanent deformation.
Term
For self stretching, where do you stabilize?
Definition
Stablize distal, proximal segment moves.
Term
For regular stretching of a patient, where do you stabilize and what segment moves?
Definition
Stabilize proximal, move distal.
Term
Which is a more widely accepted form of stretching, ballistic or static stretching?
Definition
Static stretching improves ROM. It also has about half of the tension in a muscle created compared to Ballistic.
Term
How long and often should you hold and repeat a stretch?
Definition
Hold for 15-60 secs. Repeat several times.
Term
In what muscle position are you going to apply cold after a stretch?
Definition
Lengthened position.
Term
What are 5 ways to help relax a muscle?
Definition
Relaxation training, heat, massage, biofeedback, traction or oscillation.
Term
What is joint mobilization?
Definition
manual therapy techniques used to modulate pain and treat joint dysfunctions with limited ROM.
Term
What are component motions
Definition
Motions that accompany active motion not under voluntary control.
Term
What is a medical procedure used to break adhesions at joints to get full ROM back such as frozen shoulder?
Definition
Manipulation under anesthesia.
Term
What type of motion has new points on one surface coming in contact with new points on another surface?
Definition
Roll
Term
What type of movement is where the same point on one surface comes in contact with new points on another surface?
Definition
Slide
Term
Which movement has rotation around a stationary point?
Definition
Spin
Term
Why is joint glide stretching better than passive angular stretching?
Definition
Force is applied close to joint which is more stable and less compression on cartilage.
Term
What is traction?
Definition
Longitudinal pull of a joint. Surfaces rub together.
Term
What is distraction?
Definition
Separation or pulling apart of joint.
Term
When does compression usually occur?
Definition
Weight bearing
Term
Painful joints, muscle guarding and muscle spasms can be treated by what?
Definition
Gentle joint play techniques.
Term
Does stretching increase tissue damage when inflammation is present?
Definition
Yes it does.
Term
What conditions require special precautions for stretching?
Definition
Malignancy, bone disease, fracture, excessive pain, hypermobility, total joint replacement, connective tissue damage/disease/weakness
Term
If pain is experienced before tissue limitation, what techniques will you use?
Definition
Gentle pain inhibiting joint techniques
Term
If pain is experienced concurrently with tissue resistance, what techniques should be used?
Definition
Gentle stretching techniques specific to tight structure
Term
If pain is experienced after tissue resistance, what techniques should be used?
Definition
Agressive stretch with joint play techniques.
Term
Match Grades 1-5 oscillation techniques
1. Grade 1
2. Grade 2
3. Grade 3
4. Grade 4
5. Grade 5

A. Small amplitude, high velocity thrust technique to snap adhesion.
B. Small amplitude oscillations are performed at beginning range
C. Small amplitude oscillations are performed at limit of available motion and stressed into tissue resistance.
D. Large amplitude oscillations are performed up to limit of available motion.
E. Large amplitude oscillations within range. not reaching limit
Definition
1.B
2.E
3.D
4.C
5. A
Term
Match grade 1-3 of joint play techniques.
1. Grade 1
2. Grade 2
3. Grade 3

A. Enough distraction or glide applied to tighten tissues around joint
B. Distraction or glide is applied with an amplitude large enough to place stretch on capsule.
C. Small amplitude distraction applied where no stress is on capsule.
Definition
1.C
2.A
3.B
Term
What are grades 1 and 2 of oscillation used for?
Definition
Treating joints limited by pain.
Term
What are grades 3 and 4 of oscillation used for?
Definition
Stretching maneuvers
Term
What is grade 1 distraction/joint play used for?
Definition
Relief of pain
Term
What is grade 2 distraction/joint play used for?
Definition
Releif of pain and seeing how sensitive joint is.
Term
What is grade 3 distraction/joint play used for?
Definition
Stretch the joint.
Term
What things can you use to help you provide stabilization to a joint?
Definition
Yourself, Assistant, belt.
Term
How many oscillations are you doing per second for grades 2 and 3?
Definition
2-3 per second for 1-2 minutes
Term
How long are you going to apply distraction to a joint to relieve pain?
Definition
7-10 seconds with a few seconds of rest in between for several cycles.
Term
What schedule should you perform stretching maneuvers on?
Definition
Alternate days. Causes soreness.
Term
When should you assess a patients joint and ROM when stretching?
Definition
After treatment and before next treatment.
Term
What term is described as balancing all forces in the bodies center of mass to maintain center of mass within limits of stability
Definition
Postural Equilibrium
Term
What three senses are involved with maintaining posture?
Definition
Somatosensory, Vision and vestibular.
Term
What are mechanoreceptors responsible for?
Definition
Sensory receptors responsible for converting mechanical events into neural signals. Specific ways in which they will respond.
Term
Golgi tendon organs are responsible for relaying information based on what?>
Definition
Muscle tension
Term
What is the test where you test a patients balance by attaching a belt around them with a pulley on it. without patients knowledge a weight is applied to it to knock them off balance to see how they respond.
Definition
Postural stress test
Term
What things contribute to balance dysfunction?
Definition
Perception, behavior, ROM, biomechanical alignment, weakness, sensory, synergistic organization strategy, coordination, adaptibility.
Term
When someone loses their balance, what are the 3 things that they do in order to keep them from falling ?
Definition
1. Ankle dorsi/plantar flex. Most common
2. Hip. use when they have limited ankle ROM.
3. Step.
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