Biomechanical FoR Cont

Question 1

Tonic muscle groups best for ______ and are located_______ ; suited for _____ contractions

Answer 1

postural maintenance
proximally
sustained

Question 2

Phasic muscles are substitutes for tonic muscles when they are unable to perform; primary functions of phasic muscles are ____ and ____, not ______

Answer 2

tonic
mobility and skill
sustained contraction

Question 3

T or F: Supportive devices are not able to improve function alone without attention to other factors that influence motor control

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Purpose of evaluations for motor skills

Answer 4

To assess postural components of a dysfunction to plan intervention

Question 5

Focus of evaluations for motor skills

Answer 5

Child’s potential to change postural reactions