Theories

week 4

purposes of biomechanical

improve ROM, strength, endurance, posture

types of theory in OT

occupation based models

medical vs. occupation-based language

applied theories

Frames of Reference (FOR)

a practical application of one or more therories

biomechanical

motor control and learning

cognitive

theory

an explanation of human behavior and occupational performance

positive reinforcement

adding something desirable after a behavior

behavior + pleasant stimulant = increased behavior

negative reinforcement

removing something unpleasant after a behavior

behavior + removal of unpleasant condition = increased behavior

chaining

breaking a complex occupation into small sequential steps

socratic questioning

involves asking open-ended, guided questions that lead clients