17 - Balance Training Concepts

Question 1

Improving this using balance training would most likely decrease the risk of injury.

Answer 1

Injury resistance

Question 2

The addition of balance training to a strengthening program can enhance what?

Answer 2

Strength

Question 3

Which term specifically describes motor function of muscles in the lower extremity?

Answer 3

Neuromuscular function

Question 4

Performing a hop-training program on a firm surface would be an example of which type of balance?

Answer 4

Semi-dynamic balance

Question 5

Which of the following has been used specifically as part of a protocol to improve balance?

Answer 5

Biomechanical ankle platform system

Question 6

Receptors involved with this sense are specifically responsible for determining foot position while standing on an unstable surface.

Answer 6

Somatosensation

Question 7

Balance exercises used for introducing balance training should initially involve little joint motion and improve what type of contractions?

Answer 7

Reflexive (automatic) joint-stabilization contractions

Question 8

Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?

Answer 8

Ankle sprains