Balance Training

Question 1

Balance definition

Answer 1

The ability to maintain one’s center of gravity within ones base of support.

Question 2

The 3 key senses of balance

Answer 2

Vision

Vestibular

Somatosensation

Question 3

The 3 types of balance

*refers to surface movement

Answer 3

Static

(body & surface base are still)

Semi-dynamic

(body is still, but base moves)

Dynamic

(ever-changing base of support)

Question 4

The 3 balance exe progressions

Answer 4

Phase 1: balance leg doesn’t move

Phase 2: balance leg moves thru the full ROM

Phase 3: hopping on balance leg & holding landing for 3-5 sec.

Question 5

Pertubation

Answer 5

Applying external force to the body to affect balance

Question 6

Neuromuscular control

Answer 6

Can be a conscious or unconscious response of the muscles to control the body.

Question 7

Sensorimotor function

Answer 7

The interaction between the vision, vestibular & somatosensory systems and the motor response from the information provided by these systems.

Question 8

The sense that provides info to the CNS on where the body is in space

Answer 8

Visual system