Neuro Motor Control Test 2

In the development of postural control, babies rely most heavily on __________ information.

Visual

Which of the following is a factor related to impaired steady-state balance that refers to the relationship of body segments to one another as well as to the position of the body with reference to surrounds, gravity, and base of support?

(Hint: In class we saw examples of this with two case studies - a boy with cerebral palsy and a man with Parkinson's Disease)

Alignment

True or False? Reflexes present during infancy, such as the Babinski reflex and the rooting reflex, remain present into childhood and throughout adulthood.

False

By around what age are children's postural responses basically like those in adults?

7-10 years old

True or False? Specific orientation and stability requirements vary according to the task and the environment.

True

True or False? Attentional demands are the same across all balance tasks.

False

True or False? Not all babies will crawl in a traditional manner.

True

Which of the following is NOT a balance recovery strategy that might be used by an unstable older adult?

Timely activation of postural responses

The average age for infants to learn to walk is (a) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ months. (#)

12

True or False? It is safe to assume that physical capabilities decline at the same rate in all older adults.

False

True or False? Postural control is critical to functional tasks such as sitting, standing, and walking

True

The average age at which babies learn to walk is ____

12 months

True or False? Babies rely most heavily on VISUAL information when progressing through their motor milestones

True

In aging, genetic factors contribute to about ____ % of longevity.

20%

In aging, modifiable factors such as lifestyle, physical activity, diet, and stress contribute to about _____ % of longevity

80%

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for falls?

Age greater than 50 years

True or False? Older adults use less ankle-dominated responses and more hip-dominated responses in reactive balance control tasks.

True

Which of the following is a factor related to impaired steady-state balance that refers to the relationship of body segments to one another as well as to the position of the body with reference to surrounds, gravity, and base of support?

Alignment

Damage to which of the following brain areas might lead to deficits in anticipatory postural control?

Damage to any of the areas could lead to anticipatory postural control deficits

The rate of falls among survivors of stroke ranges from _______

25-46%

What is the major risk factor for falls among all patients with neurologic pathology?

Impaired balance

True or False: The ability to modify postural responses with practice is referred to as

“postural adaptation.”

True

True or False: Impaired somatosensory inputs do NOT have an effect on reactive or

anticipatory balance.

False

The “posture-first” strategy refers to the prioritization of ______

Balance tasks over a secondary task under dual-task conditions