Chapter 10

Question 1

dysfunction at a joint can lead to improper ___ input.

Answer 1

sensory

Question 2

when a motor response is incorrect, this is called ___ as the NS is inhibiting the muscle.

Answer 2

inhibition

Question 3

injuries can cause inflammation and swelling which further ___ muscles and lead to even worse proprioception.

Answer 3

inhibits

Question 4

when training balance, start off with ___ exercises and move to ___ exercises once mastered.

Answer 4

stable/simple/slow;

unstable/complex/fast

Question 5

in the ___ balance phase of the OPT model, there is no bending of the support hip or leg; 12-20 reps, 0-90 s rest; slow tempo.

Answer 5

stabilization

Question 6

the ___ balance phase of the OPT model includes bending at the knee or hip of the support leg; 8-12 reps; 0-60 s rest; moderate tempo.

Answer 6

strength

Question 7

the ___ balance phase of the OPT model includes hopping on the support leg; 8-12 reps; 0-60 s rest; moderate tempo.

Answer 7

power

Question 8

toe touches or unilateral squats are examples of exercises done at the ____ phase of the OPT training model.

Answer 8

strength

Question 9

single leg jumps on a box is an example of an exercise done at the ____ phase of the OPT training model.

Answer 9

power

Question 10

True or False:
During a balance-training program, external resistance should be added before an increased proprioceptive demand in any exercise.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

True or False:
The main goal of balance training is to continually increase your client’s awareness of their balance threshold by creating controlled instability.

Answer 11

TRUE