Chapter 12 Flashcards
Why is postural control important?
The ability to control our body’s position in space is fundamental to everything we do
Wy is mobility important?
Mobility is a key feature of our independence as human beings
What is the primary goal for most patients?
Regaining mobility
What sort of foundation is necessary for PT’s to have in order to understand mobility?
Foundation of stability and strength necessary to accomplish mobility function and adapt to complex environmental situations
What are the 3 requirements for mobility?
1) Progression
2) Postural control
3) Adaptability
What is progression?
The ability to generate a rhythmic stepping pattern to move the body forward
What is postural control?
The ability to ensure orientation and stability against gravity
What is adaptability?
The ability to adapt gait to changing task and environmental requirements
What are two important aspects of progression?
1) Generating forces to move the body in the desired direction
2) Initiating and terminating movement
What are the two phases of locomotion?
Stance phase and swing phase
What is the stance phase?
Stabilizing limb for weight bearing and generating forces to move the body for continued motion
What is the swing phase?
Advancement of the swing leg to reposition the limb and make sure toes clear the ground
What type of control is needed to ascend stairs? Descend?
Ascend = concentric Descend = eccentric
