Chapter 10 Balance Training

Question 1

balance

Answer 1

when the body is in equilibrium and stationary, meaning no linear or angular movement

Question 2

dynamic balance

Answer 2

the ability to move and change directions under various conditions without falling

Question 3

The _______ is the focus when aligning balance exercises to the appropriate level of the OPT™ mode

Answer 3

balance leg

Question 4

For Level 1, balance-stabilization exercises contain _______ of the balance leg.

Answer 4

little to no joint motion

Question 5

Example balance-stabilization exercises include

Answer 5

single leg balance, single-leg balance reach, and single-leg lift and chop.

Question 6

In the Strength Level, balance-strength exercises involve the balance leg…

Answer 6

moving through a full range of motion with eccentric and concentric muscle actions.

Question 7

examples of strength level balance exercises

Answer 7

single-leg squat, single-leg Romanian deadlift, and lunge to balance

Question 8

Power level movement of balance leg increases…

Answer 8

Power Level, movement of the balance leg increases even more, with balance-power exercises containing a hop with stabilization. A “hop” is when jumping and landing on a single leg, and “stabilization” refers to pausing in a single-leg balance for 3-5 seconds upon landing.

Question 9

examples of power level exercises

Answer 9

multiplanar hop with stabilization, multiplanar single-leg box hop-up with stabilization, and multiplanar single-leg box hop-down with stabilization.

Question 10

Maintenance of which of the following is an integrated process requiring optimal muscular balance, joint dynamics, and neuromuscular efficiency using visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs?

Answer 10

postural equilibrium

Question 11

James performs a multiplanar lunge to balance. After first stepping out into the lunge, which of the following should he perform as the next step in this exercise?

Answer 11

push off the front foot through the heel