Cerebellar System Assessment

Question 1

Related Health History

Answer 1

Frequent falls
History of head injury
Fits of crying
Trouble going up staris
Loss of fine or gross motor movement
Changes in school or work performance and behavior

Question 2

Cerebellar system

Answer 2

integrates muscle contractions to maintain posture and balance. Helps with speed and acceleration

Question 3

Vestibular apparatus

Answer 3

Apart of cerebellar system

Corrects movement, controls dizziness, and n/v

Question 4

Spinal cord

Answer 4

sends messages between the systems

Question 5

Romberg

Answer 5

Have the pt. stand erect with feet together and arms at sides, first with eyes open
Have pt. close their eyes, tap their shoulder to see if they can maintain balance.
Should remain erect without swaying or moving feet

Question 6

Ataxia

Answer 6

impaired muscle coordination

Question 7

Dysdiadokokinesia

Answer 7

Inability to change direction of movement

Question 8

Dysmetria

Answer 8

Inability to control movement, brusque, can’t measure where to put limbs

Question 9

Dyssynergia

Answer 9

Inability to perform movements smoothly

Question 10

Cerebellar gait

Answer 10

wide based walk with arms not coordinated

Question 11

Pediatric

Answer 11

May not be able to some tests developmentally

Note frequent falls or reversal of skills

Question 12

OA

Answer 12

Dec. in coordination
Voluntary movements slowed
Slower reaction times