Motor Control and Tone Flashcards
1
Q
What is motor control?
A
The ability to maintain and change posture with movement
there is interaction between the person, environment, and task
2
Q
What is the reflex theory?
A
the movement begins because of automatic inborne reflexes.
3
Q
What is the hierarchical theory?
A
As we develop other movements take the place of reflexes.
- Primitive
- Tonic
- Righting and equilibrium reactions
4
Q
What are the four stages of motor control?
A
1 transitional mobility
2 stability
3 controlled mobility
4 skill
5
Q
What is the systems model theory?
A
involves the brain and spinal centers working together to control posture and movement .
6
Q
Do you need an in tact nervous system for motor control?
A
yes
7
Q
What are three components of the development of postural control?
A
- righting reactions
- protective reactions
- equilibrium reactions
