Week 3 Impaired Motor Control Stability

Question 1

when we have instability, what do we have impairments in

Answer 1

static posture, dynamic posture, joint stability, WB issues, OKC and CKC things. and motor control issues

Question 2

for motor control, we start with…

Answer 2

stability, need to be able to hold ourselves still and have control before we can move and walk

Question 3

determining the best treatment requires 3 steps

Answer 3

1. ID limitation
2. determine impairments
3. prioritize the problems in an effective POC

Question 4

what kinds of things do we look at with the examination of motor control

Answer 4

how it affects function, impact on movement, is there instability above and below, what is the cause? what is the consequence? systems involved? what tests can I do and how can I measure it?

Question 5

TF: we need to find out if the instability is a direct cause of the functional limitation

Answer 5

true

Question 6

how can we determine interventions

Answer 6

we must first see if we can remediate or compensate, then then we address whats wrong (stiff, mobility, muscle length, strength…)

Question 7

what are some interventions we can do

Answer 7

RT, WB, postural exercises, biofeedback or ESTIM, tapping or strapping, splinting, bracing, pressure garments, BW on treadmill.

Question 8

why is it important to work on stability in a lot of different positions

Answer 8

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