Generation & Control Of Movement Problems

Question 1

Movement pattern coordination deficit (MPCD)

Answer 1

Difficulty in coordination
Can expect to get movement back

Question 2

Key tests and signs of MPCD

Answer 2

Sit to stand: altered sequence or direction of movement components during execution
Gait: slow, guarded steps, may need assistance for balance
Reach/grasp: awkward/slow

Question 3

Force production deficit (FPD)

Answer 3

Present with weakness, subcategories (poor vs good potential for recovery of impairment)

Question 4

FPD key tests and signs

Answer 4

Difficulty with initiation of tasks

Question 5

Good potential for recovery

Answer 5

FPD
Treatment approach is restoration or remediation
Patients may get worse first because of fatigue

Question 6

Poor potential for recovery

Answer 6

FPD
Treatment approach is compensation

Question 7

Hypokinesia

Answer 7

Move slow and have difficulty initiating movement
Most commonly Parkinson’s
Treatment focuses on increasing amplitude and speed of movement, and primarily compensation

Question 8

Hypokinesia key tests and signs

Answer 8

Struggle initiating movement - delayed timing of postural adjustments, assistance required especially with transitional movements