8/29d Observing Function

Question 1

Describe basic movements observed using a common movement system model

Answer 1

C - control: smoothness, coordination, stability, sequencing, timing initiation
A - amount of movement: amplitude, excursion, ROM of movement required to complete the activity
S - speed of movement: time to complete the task
S - symmetry of movement: there may be natural asymmetries in a task
S - symptom provocation: Guarded, SOB, Pain, Incontinence

Question 2

What has to happen (absolute requirement) for sitting in a chair**

Answer 2

Hip Flexion

Question 3

When do you provide assistance to a patient who is unstable in a sitting position?

Answer 3

It depends on the goal of the patient and his/her point in recovery

Question 4

How would you be able to tell if a task was difficult for a patient?

Answer 4

heavy breathing, center of mass moving outside the base of support, lack of control

Question 5

What are the absolute muscle requirements for making a sit to stand happen?

Answer 5

Hip extension and knee extension for sit to stand

Hip flexion and knee flexion for stand to sit

Question 6

What do you think about the person’s capacity to get to standing multiple times and in other conditions?

Answer 6

It is dependent on the amount of force the person has available and their motor control

Question 7

What personal factors could alter a sit to stand task?

Answer 7

weakness and previous injury

Question 8

What are environmental factors that could impact a sit to stand?

Answer 8

Stability and firmness of the surface, health impairments and vision, change in distance from sit to stand