Levels of Motor Control (pg 291)

Question 1

Mobility

Answer 1

The ability to intiate movement through a functional range of motion

Question 2

Stability

Answer 2

The ability to maintain a position or posture through contraction and tonic holding around a joint. Unsupported sitting with midline control is an example of stability.

Question 3

Controlled Mobility

Answer 3

The ability to move within a weight bearing position or rotate around a long axis.

Activities in prone on elbows or weight shifting in quadruped are examples of conrolled mobility.

Question 4

Skill

Answer 4

The ability to consistently perform functional tasks and manipulate the environment with normal postural reflec mechanisms and balance reactions.

Activities include: ADLs and Community locomotion