Exam I Flashcards
what are the three main stages of motor learning?
(1) cognitive
(2) associative
(3) autonomous
what is the purpose of the cognitive stage?
develop an overall understanding of the task
which stage is movement primarily guided by vision?
cognitive stage
what are the training strategies for the cognitive stage of motor learning?
(1) LOTS of extrinsic feedback
(2) verbal instruction
(3) manual guidance
(4) demonstrations
(5) mental practice
what is the purpose of the associative stage?
refining the strategy for the task; improving coordination and efficiency
during what stage of motor learning are proprioceptive cues more important than visual cues?
associative stage
during which stage of motor learning does the patient develop a reference of correctness?
cognitive stage
what are the training strategies for the associative stage of motor learning?
(1) video self assessment
(2) less verbal cues
(3) allow for performer to refine movement
what is the purpose of the autonomous stage?
movement is refined
what stage of motor learning is the patient able to perform the task in a variety of environments and able to do secondary tasks?
autonomous
what are the training strategies for the associative stage of motor learning?
(1) primarily intrinsic feedback
(2) treatment is enhanced by a variety of environmental situations
what is concurrent feedback?
extrinsic feedback given during the task
what is terminal feedback?
extrinsic feedback given at the end of a task
what is knowledge of performance?
related to the nature or quality of the movement pattern
what is knowledge of results?
terminal feedback about the end result or outcome of the movement
when is constant feedback given?
after every trial
when is delayed feedback given?
after a brief time delay
when is summary feedback given?
after a set number of trials
how is faded feedback given?
less frequently with ongoing practice (feedback is faded)
how is bandwidth feedback given?
given only if performance falls outside of a predetermined error range
how does FREQUENT extrinsic feedback affect motor performance and motor learning?
(1) IMPROVES motor performance
(2) SLOWS motor learning
how does INFREQUENT extrinsic feedback affect motor performance and motor learning?
(1) SLOWS motor performance
(2) IMPROVES motor learning
during which stage of learning is extrinsic feedback used more frequently? which stages is it used less?
(1) More: cognitive (helps develop reference of correctness
(2) Less: associative and autonomous
what is massed practice?
practice time is GREATER than rest time
what is distributed practice?
practice time is LESS than or equal to rest time
what is constant practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?
(1) practice the same way
(2) promotes motor performance
what is variable practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?
(1) practice with variations of the task
(2) promotes motor learning
what is blocked practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?
(1) one task practiced repeatedly
(2) promotes motor performance
what is random practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?
(1) variety of tasks performed in random order
(2) promotes motor learning
what are the three components of motor function?
(1) task
(2) individual
(3) environment
what are four different types of tasks?
(1) transitional mobility
(2) stability
(3) dynamic postural control
(4) skill
what is a discrete task?
has a definite beginning and end (ex. sit to stand)
what is a continuous task?
no definite beginning or end (ex. walking or riding a bike)
what is a serial task?
series of discrete tasks strung together (ex. getting dressed)
what is the difference between open and closed tasks?
open tasks are variable changing environment; closed tasks
what are two types of mobility dysfunction?
(1) tissue extensibility (extraarticular)
2) joint mobility (intrarticular
what are two types of stability dysfunction?
(1) isolated (isolated weakness, joint laxity, etc.)
2) complex (multiple systems, motor control
what is the purpose of screening?
to check risk and protect somebody from something unpleasant or dangerous
what is the purpose of testing?
to gauge ability; series of questions, problems and tasks (measurement with no interpretation needed)
what is the purpose of assessment?
to estimate inability; calculate a value based on various factors
what are the 7 components of the FMS?
(1) deep squat
(2) hurdle step
(3) in-line lunge
(4) shoulder mobility
(5) active SLR
(6) trunk stability push-up
(7) rotary stability
what are the scores for the FMS?
0 - pain
1 - can’t perform (no pain)
2 - performs with compensations
3 - performs correctly
is the FMS a diagnostic tool?
NO; it’s a screening tool but NOT diagnostic
how is the SFMA scored?
(1) Functional Non-painful
(2) Functional Painful
(3) Dysfunctional Painful
(4) Dysfunctional Non-painful
when creating a functional performance test, what should be included?
(1) match the sport or occupation
(2) objective
(3) reliable
(4) sensitive to change
(ex. having an athlete perform a S/L leg press)
what should be addressed first when a patient presents with impairments, mobility or stability?
generally speaking, mobility is worked on before stability (getting full ROM takes priority)
what is a Functional Capacity Assessment?
assessment examine if the patient can do their job and the demands the job imposes on the patient
what is the difference between an assessment and an evaluation?
an assessment is collecting objective data and an evaluation is using your clinical decision making to determine what the objective data means
why were FCE’s created?
introduced by workers’ comp to help objectively measure a patient’s level if function within the individual’s work environment
what are a few ways physical therapists can get into preventative medicine within the workplace?
(1) pre-employment screenings
(2) job analysis
(3) education on body mechanics and prevention of overuse syndromes
in a workman’s comp situation, who is the most affected person? who the 2nd most affected person?
(1) 1st: the employee who’s out of work
(2) 2nd: the employer who has to pay an employee not to work
What grip should be used for PNF techniques?
-Lumbrical
What are preporatory verbal cues?
-ques to get ready for the movement, use in the cognitive stage
what is a safe functional maximum?
(1) maximum effort performed safely
2) not dictated by pain (the activity can be safe and be uncomfortable
What are corrective cues?
-used to modify or improve the movement
what are potential outcomes of an FCA?
(1) return to work
(2) go to work hardening
(3) disability
(4) job modification
what should be performed prior to an FCA/E?
a normal PT evaluation so you know the physical limitations
what is the difference between malingering and symptom magnification?
(1) malingering: psychological diagnosis (describes motivation)
(2) symptom magnification: describes objective inconsistency of the test (describes behavior)
PTs use symptom magnification NOT malingering
What is approximation used for?
-to facilitate a muscle response or extensor pattern and during stabilizing activities
What is traction used for?
-To facilitate smooth motion, muscle elongation or resist some part of the motion
What is irradiation?
-the spread of a response to a stimuli