Balance Training

Question 1

Effects of joint dysfunction

Answer 1

jt dysfxn > muscle inhibn > jt injury > swelling > altered proprioception

Question 2

Frequency of balance training that has been proven to make a difference

Answer 2

at least 10 min/day, 3x/wk, x4 wk

Question 3

progressive features of balance training

Answer 3

easy>hard; simple>complex; Stable>unstable; Static>dynamic; Slow>fast; 2 extrem>1extrem; eyes open>closed; known>unknown

Question 4

Balance training :plane of motion variables

Answer 4

Sagittal,

frontal,

transverse

Question 5

Balance training: Proprioception variables

Answer 5

floor;

balance beam;

half foam roll;

foam pad;

balance disc;

wobble board;

BOSU ball

Question 6

Balance training: body position variables

Answer 6

2leg/stable;

1leg/stable;

2leg/unstable;

1leg/unstable

Question 7

General concept of how to progress and regress clients in balance training

Answer 7

All three OPT lelvels can be progressed or regressed by changing the surface, visual condition, and body position of an individual moves from stable surfaces (floor) to unstable surfaces. Keeping eyes open vs closed, vs moving the head to perform a task. Moving the contralateral limb or trunk; one vs two legs. Be careful to change one variable at a time.

Question 8

Purpose of Balance Stabilization exercises

Answer 8

involve little joint movement

improve reflexive (automatic) joint stabilization to increase stability

Question 9

5 Balance Stabilization exercises

Answer 9

Single leg balance

Single leg balance reach

Single leg hip interna/external rotation

Single leg throw and catch

Question 10

Purpose of Balance Strength exercises

Answer 10

involve dynamic eccentric and concentric movment of the balance leg, thu the FROM.

Require dynamic control in mid-range of motion, with isometric stabilization and the end-range of motion

Specificity, speed, and neural demand are progressed at this level

Question 11

5 Balance Strength exercises

Answer 11

1. Single leg squat
2. Single leg squat touchdown
3. Single leg Romanian deadlift
4. Multiplanar step up to balance
5. Multiplanar lunge to balance

Question 12

Purpose of Balance Power exercises

Answer 12

Develop proper decleration abaility to move from dynamic to controlled stationary position

High levels of eccentric strenth, dynamic neuromuscular efficiency, and reactive joint stabilization

Question 13

3 Balance Power exercises

Answer 13

1. Mulitplanar hop with stabilization
2. Mulitplanar single leg box hop up with stabilization
3. Multiplanar single leg box hop down with stabilization

Question 14

Balance Training Program Design

Answer 14