Lab 7: Balance and Flexibility Flashcards
What is flexibility
-the range of motion in a joint or related series of joints or the ability to move a muscle or group of muscles through a ROM
What is balance
-is the ability to control the centre of mass in relationship and the base of support
What is proper position fo one-leg stance test
-stand close to a wall on flat surface
-hands crossed on opposite shoulders in front of their chest
-stand on leg of choice
How many trials are done for the one-leg stance test
-right leg eyes open and closed
-left leg eyes open and closed
When is one-leg stance terminated
-arms are moved
-the raised foot is moved towards or away from the standing limb or or touches the floor
-eyes open during the eyes closed test
-a maximum of 45 seconds has elapsed
What is the Berg test
-used for clinical populations
-5 point ordinal scale
What score is associated with almost a 100% risk of falling
-less than or equal to 40
What score indicates risk of falls and may benefit from a walker or other aid
-less than 45
What score indicates the individual is more likely to fall and should be assessed further for a fall risk
-less than 50
What does Y balance test measure
-dynamic balance
What is dynamic balance
-ones ability to maintain an upright position while the centre of gravity is moving outside its base of support
Warm up for Y balance test
-5-10 min warm up
-including single-leg balance tasks
-allow the client 4 practice trials on each foot and in each direction
What order do you test each direction in
-right anterior
-left anterior
-right posteromedial
-left posteromedial
-right posterolateral
-left posteriolateral
How many trials should be done for each foot/direction
-3
What would be a failed attempt for Y balance
-client cannot touch foot down before returning back to the starting position
-the client cannot place their foot on top of the reach indicator to gain support during the reach
-the client must keep their foot in contact with the target
