Chapter 7 - Balance and Core

Question 1

trunk flexor endurance test

Answer 1

Assesses muscular endurance of the deep core muscles

Question 2

trunk lateral endurance test

Answer 2

assesses muscular endurance of the lateral core muscles

side-bridge test

Question 3

trunk extensor endurance test

Answer 3

assesses muscular endurance of the torso extensor muscles (erector spinae, logissimus, and multifidi)

Question 4

flexion:extension ratio should be….

Answer 4

less than 1.0

Question 5

right side bridge:left side bridge scores should be…

Answer 5

no greater than 0.05 from a balanced score of 1.0

Question 6

side bridge (either side): extension ratio should be…

Answer 6

less than 0.75

Question 7

Sharpened Romberg Test: continue to time clients performance until one of the following occurs…

Answer 7

Loss of postural control or balance
Client's feet move on the floor
Client's eyes open
Client's arms move from the folded position
Client exceeds 60 seconds

Question 8

Sharpened Romberg Test: The client needs to maintain his or her balance with good postural control for how long?

Answer 8

30 or more seconds

Question 9

Stork-Stand Balance Test: Males

Answer 9

Excellent: >50 seconds
Good: 41-50 seconds
Average: 31-40 seconds
Fair: 20-30 seconds
Poor: <20 seconds

Question 10

Stork Stand Balance Test: Females

Answer 10

Excellent: >30 seconds
Good: 25-30 seconds
Average: 16-24 seconds
Fair: 10-15 seconds
Poor: <10 seconds