Seniors

Question 1

Nervous system and balance

Answer 1

1. Provides sensory processing for perception of body orientation in space (visual vestibular somatosensory)
2. Sensorimotor integration
3. Motor strategies

Question 2

Musculoskeletal system and balance

Answer 2

Info about postural alignment, musculoskeletal flexibility, joint integrity ROM etc

Question 3

Closed environment

Answer 3

Familiar predictable with distractions

Question 4

Open environment

Answer 4

Unfamiliar unpredictable with distractions

Question 5

Close chain exercise and proprioception/kinesthetic feedback

Answer 5

Axial loading, coordinated activation of muscle groups across multiple joints –> stimulate mechanoreceptors and enhance sensory input

Question 6

Balance

Answer 6

Complex motor task involving:

1. Detection and integration of sensory information
2. Execution of appropriate musculoskeletal response to control body position within
3. The context of the environment and task