Balance Training

Question 1

Area within the perimeter of the contact surface between the feet and the support surface.

Answer 1

Base of Support (BOS)

Question 2

BOS almost square.

Answer 2

Normal stance

Question 3

BOS narrow.

Answer 3

Tandem walking & stance

Question 4

Controlling the body’s center of gravity (COG) over the base of support (BOS).

Answer 4

Balance

Question 5

Refers to an individual while at rest by maintaining the COG within the available BOS.

Answer 5

Static Balance

Question 6

Involves automatic postural responses to the disruption of the COG position. (Moving or moving surface)

Answer 6

Dynamic Balance

Question 7

The greater distance a person can lean away from the BOS without changing the base.

Answer 7

Limits of Stability

Question 8

12 degrees anterior/posterior. 16 degrees laterally.

Answer 8

Normal adult limits of stabilty.

Question 9

Provide information about the orientation of the body and body parts relative to each other and the support surface.

Answer 9

Proprioception

Question 10

Provide information to an individual about the physical surroundings relative to the position and movement of the head.

Answer 10

Visual

Question 11

Measure the angular velocity and linear acceleration of the head & detects the position of the head relative to gravity. Postural control and coordinated movement.

Answer 11

Vestibular

Question 12

Provide both sensory and motor functions.

Answer 12

Vestibular

Question 13

____ relies on info from 3 sensory systems for maintaining balance.

Answer 13

CNS

Question 14

Initiates person’s appropriate body movements to maintain an upright posture and to stabilize the head of trunk.

Answer 14

Vestibulospinal Reflex

Question 15

Stabilizes vision during head & body movements.

Answer 15

Vestibulo-ocular Reflex

Question 16

Stand with feet parallel/together with eyes open (goal is 30 seconds) then have pt. close eyes (15 seconds).

Answer 16

Romberg Test

Question 17

Responses one makes during sudden perturbations.

Answer 17

Automatic Postural Strategy

Question 18

Small disturbances in COG can be compensated by ankle motion.

Answer 18

Ankle Strategy

Question 19

Used when sudden, large-amplitude, forces displace the COG beyond the limits of control.

Answer 19

Stepping Strategy

Question 20

Uses rapid compensatory hip extension or flexion to redistribute body weight within the BOS when the COG is near the edge of the sway envelope.

Answer 20

Hip Strategy

Question 21

To isolate _____ inputs, remove visual cues or destabilized.

Answer 21

Proprioception

Question 22

Tinetti Balance/Gait

Answer 22

High Fall Risk

Question 23

Tinetti Balance/Gait 19 - 23

Answer 23

Moderate Fall Risk

Question 24

Tinetti Balance/Gait > or = 24

Answer 24

Low Fall Risk