Motor Control And Movement Analysis

Question 1

What is ‘normal movement’

Answer 1

Skill acquired through learning for the purpose of achieving the most efficient and economical movement or performance of a given task
Should look smooth, efficient, coordinated, graded, and goal directed

Question 2

Requirements of ‘normal movement’

Answer 2

Neuromuscular system - receive, integrate and respond appropriately to multiple intrinsic and extrinsic stimuli

Question 3

Factors contributing to ‘normal movement’

Answer 3

Normal muscle tone
Normal postural tone
Reciprocal innervation
Sensory/ motor feedback
Balance/ equilibrium reactions

Question 4

Factors contributing to ‘normal movement’: normal muscle tone

Answer 4

Constant state of mild muscle tension, readiness of a muscle to contract/ move

Question 5

Factors contributing to ‘normal movement’: normal postural tone

Answer 5

Maintain body upright against gravity
Allows selective movement to attain functional skills

Question 6

Factors contributing to ‘normal movement’: reciprocal innervation

Answer 6

Graded and synchronous interaction of agonist, antagonist and synergistic

Question 7

Factors contributing to ‘normal movement’: sensory/ motor feedback

Answer 7

Required for refining quality of movement and learning

Question 8

Factors contributing to ‘normal movement’: balance/ equilibrium reactions

Answer 8

Automatic, slight changes in tone to maintain/ restore balance

Question 9

Systems approach to motor control

Answer 9

Movement is organised around a behavioural goal/ function and results from an interaction between the environment, task and individual
Individual - their musculoskeletal system, sensory-motor control system and cognitive processes

Question 10

How do you analyse movement

Answer 10

Structured, standardised, consistent and using correct terminology
Posture or tasks
Whole or part of the task