disorder of balance and motor coordination

Question 1

Cerebellar ataxia

Answer 1

Problem in the integrated regulation of muscles. Walking is impaired

Question 2

Sensory ataxia

Answer 2

Balance deficit resulting from a deficient body schema. Romberg test: standing with eyes closed to take away visual compensation, patient falls.

Question 3

Vestibular ataxia

Answer 3

Dizziness and motor problems due to distorted vestibular input. Insufficient body movement input

Question 4

Optic ataxia

Answer 4

Special type, has to do with pointing errors to visual target. Mostly outside of straight view. Error increase towards periphery. (what where model)