Lecture 2: Therex Concepts Flashcards
What are therex?
systematic, planned performance of bodily movements
What are goals of therex?
remediate or prevent impairment
improve, restore and enhance physical function
prevent or reduce health related factors
What is definition of flexibility?
ability to move without restrictions
What is neuromuscular control?
interaction of sensory and motor systems that enables muscle to anticipate/respond to proprioceptive/kinesthetic info to created coordinated movement
What are components of physical function?
- balance
- muscle performance
- stability
- NM control
- flexibility
- CP endurance
What is important to remember to help pt be effective with exercise?
incorporate pt learning style, begin simple, clear and concise instruction, provide feedback
What is motor learning?
acquisition and retention of a skilled movement or task through practice
What is difference between performance or learning?
performance- ability to carry out a skill
learning- retention of skill
What is a discrete task?
action or movement with distinct beginning and end
Ex: stretching hammys
What is a serial task?
series of discrete movements combined into a specific sequence
ex: getting up from floor
What is a continuous task?
repetitive, uninterrupted movement with no distinct beginning or end
ex: walking
What is an open environment?
objects or people around patient move or surface is unstable
What is inter trial variability?
absent- task occurs in constant environment from one performance to next (ladder)
present- variable environment from one task to next (rock climbing)
What is manipulation of objects?
performing a task requiring or not requiring UE manipulation activities
What are 3 stages of motor learning?
- cognitive stage- what to do and how to do it safely, many errors, significant feedback
- associative- focused on consistency and fine tuning, less errors, minimal feedback
- autonomous - movements are automatic, patient adapts to more challenging environments
