Exam of Coordination Flashcards
What is coordination?
Ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses
What are controlled motor responses dependent on?
somatosensory input
visual input
vestibular input
intact neuromuscular system
How are coordinated movements characterized?
Characterized by appropriate speed, distance, direction, timing, muscular tension
What is dexterity?
Skillful use of fingers during fine motor tasks
What is agility?
Ability to rapidly and smoothlu initiate, stop, modify movement while maintaining postural control
What are the two types of coordination?
Intralimb and interlimb
What is intralimb coordination
Coordination within a limb-snapping, brushing hair
What is interlimb coordination?
Coordination between limbs-putting on clothes, putting toothpaste on toothbrush
What is one thing you want to take into consideration when doing a coordination exam?
What type of medication is the patient taking and are the pre/post medication?
What are some CNS disorders that typically present with impairments in coordination?
Parkinsons TBI Huntington's chorea CP Syndenhams chorea cerebellar lesions vestibular pathology some learning disabilities
What happens with lesion of the Midline (vermis)?
Titubation (postural tremor)
Truncal ataxia
gait imbalance
What happens with a cerebellar hemisphere lesion?
Limb ataxia (disdiadochokinesia, dysmetria and kinetic tremor)
