Chapter 1-8: Movement and Coordination in Therapy

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to movement and coordination, essential for understanding neurological therapy and rehabilitation.

Normal Movement

Everyday movements that are often performed subconsciously, requiring complex skills and client factors.

Praxis

The ability to understand the demands of a task and to cognitively initiate and implement proper movements.

Postural Control

The ability to maintain a stable and aligned position while performing tasks, important for balance and stability.

Range of Motion

The degree to which a joint can move, important for functional movement.

Muscle Strength

The amount of force a muscle can exert during contraction.

Tone

The continuous state of partial contraction in muscles, even at rest.

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Paresis

Weakness or partial loss of muscle strength, commonly seen after neurological events.

Contracture

Permanent shortening of muscles or tendons that can limit joint motion.

Pressure Injuries

Injuries that occur when sustained pressure reduces blood flow to a certain area of skin, common in individuals with limited mobility.

Gross Motor Skills

Larger movements that involve the arms, legs, feet, or the entire body.

Fine Motor Skills

Smaller movements that typically involve the hands and fingers.

Eye-Hand Coordination

The ability to coordinate the information received through the eyes to control the hand movement.

Basal Ganglia Disorders

Conditions affecting unconscious and automatic movements, like those involved in walking.

Cerebellar Disorders

Conditions affecting coordination, balance, and the awareness of body position in space.

Dyskinesia

Involuntary, erratic movements, often seen in Parkinson's disease.

Ataxia

Lack of coordination of voluntary movements, resulting in unsteady and clumsy movements.

Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Task-Oriented Approach

Therapeutic approach focusing on functional tasks that are meaningful and relevant to the client.