Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Intrinsic fall risk factors
A
previous falls
aged
walking and balance disturbances
conditions within the persons body
2
Q
extrinsic fall risk factors
A
slippery
dim lighting
obstacles
psychoactive
improper use of AD
pets
improper shoe wear
3
Q
Factors that affect balance
A
mechanical
neurological
psychological
medications
enviormental
4
Q
Current tests
A
TUG
berg balance scale
miniBEST
DGI
5
Q
Two types of balance
A
anticipatory / reactive
static and dynamic
6
Q
Is balance a functional limitation?
A
yes- balance is an integrated function
7
Q
stability limitations
A
posterior sway 4 deg
ant 8 deg
lat sway 16 deg
8
Q
balance interventions
A
based on analysis of functional limitations and contributing impairments
anticipatoy/ reactive activities
