Coordination/Proprioception

Question 1

Humans use what three systems?

Answer 1

Visual, Proprioception, and Vestibular

Question 2

Overrides the tendency to resist. Example : Stretching.

Answer 2

Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO)

Question 3

Found in the tendon close to muscle tendon junction.

Answer 3

Golgi Tendon Organ

Question 4

Ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled movements.

Answer 4

Coordination

Question 5

Decreased strength, decreased reaction time, decreased flexibility, faulty posture and impaired balance.

Answer 5

Aging and Coordination

Question 6

Ability to reverse movement between opposing muscle groups.

Answer 6

Alternation or reciprocal movements

Question 7

Movement control achieved by muscle groups acting together.

Answer 7

Movement composition

Question 8

Ability to judge distance and speed.

Answer 8

Movement accuracy

Question 9

Holding

Answer 9

Limb Fixation

Question 10

Ability to maintain balance in response to alterations in COG and/or BOS.

Answer 10

Equilibrium

Question 11

Non-equilibrium Tests Examples

Answer 11

Finger to nose test, finger opposition, pronation/supination, hand/foot tapping, pointing and past pointing, alternate heel to knee and heel to toe, toe to examiner’s finger, heel on shin, and fixation/position holding.

Question 12

Equilibrium Tests Examples

Answer 12

Standing in normal comfortable position, standing on one foot, Romberg test, and tandem walking.

Question 13

A series of gradual progressive exercises designed to increase coordination.

Answer 13

Frenkel’s Exercises