Postural Stability Training

Question 1

Stability - static postural control refers to

Answer 1

the synergistic coordination of the nueromuscular system that enables an individual to maintain a stable position in an antigravity, WB position

Question 2

Postural stability control involves

Answer 2

prolonged holding of core trunk and LE mm with minimal postural sway

Question 3

Dynamic stabilization - controlled mobility

Answer 3

Prox segments provide stable base
Distal segments fixed, while proximal are moving
(weight shifts in sitting or standing)

Question 4

Pts with hyperkinetic movement disorders should be progressed from

Answer 4

large range to small range movements and then finally to holding steady (stability control)

Question 5

Dynamic stabilization - Static dynamic control

Answer 5

An individual maintains postural stabilty of the trunk during dynamic extremity movements

Question 6

In sitting - teach neutral pelvis position

Answer 6

ASIS that is level of slightly lower than the PSIS

ASISs should be level

Question 7

Greater degree of postural challenge with what

Answer 7

Higher COM and smaller BOS

Question 8

Stability ball training - determining height - sittin

Answer 8

90 degree ankle at hips and knees

Question 9

Stability ball training - determining height - supine

Answer 9

Height of ball should be equal to distance between greater troch and knee

Question 10

Stability ball training - determining height - quadruped

Answer 10

height should equal distance between shoulder and wrist

Question 11

Contraindicatiosn with stbaility ball

Answer 11

Dizzy or nauseous with movement

Extreme anxiety or fear of being on ball