DPT 708-POSTURAL CONTROL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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postural control definition
controlling the body's position in space for dual purpose of stability and orientation
postural stability definition
balance
ability to control the center of mass in relationship to the base of support
center of mass
a point that is at the center of the total body bass
COG is the vertical projection from the COM
COM is the ______ controlled by the ______ during postural control
key variable controlled by CNS
When recovering from a loss of balance
individuals reestablish the preperturbation COM
position
3 types of postural tasks
, steady-state control
reactive control
proactive control
steady state control
ability to control COM relative to BOS in predictable environment
reactive control
ability to recover a stable position after unexpected perturbation (feedback)
proactive control
ability to activate appropriate muscles for balance in anticipation of advance of
potentially destabilizing voluntary movements
steady state balance
alignment
maintain balance, minimize overworking muscles
two factors of steady state balance
muscle tone-tonic activity in quiet stance, stretch reflexes
postural tone
components of postural tone
placing reaction
tonic neck reflex
vestibulocollic reflex
vestibulospinal reflex
steady state balance movement strategies
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE
postural control definition
controlling the body's position in space for dual purpose of stability and orientation
postural stability definition
balance
ability to control the center of mass in relationship to the base of support
center of mass
a point that is at the center of the total body bass
COG is the vertical projection from the COM
COM is the ______ controlled by the ______ during postural control
key variable controlled by CNS
When recovering from a loss of balance
individuals reestablish the preperturbation COM
position
3 types of postural tasks
, steady-state control
reactive control
proactive control
steady state control
ability to control COM relative to BOS in predictable environment
reactive control
ability to recover a stable position after unexpected perturbation (feedback)
proactive control
ability to activate appropriate muscles for balance in anticipation of advance of
potentially destabilizing voluntary movements
steady state balance
alignment
maintain balance, minimize overworking muscles
two factors of steady state balance
muscle tone-tonic activity in quiet stance, stretch reflexes
postural tone
components of postural tone
placing reaction
tonic neck reflex
vestibulocollic reflex
vestibulospinal reflex
steady state balance movement strategies
