Kinesiology for the Occupational Therapy Assistant: Essential Components of Function and Movement (Third Edition)

Vocabulary flashcards covering foundational kinesiology concepts and OT framework terms drawn from the lecture notes.

Kinesiology

The study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement.

Anatomy

The branch of biology dealing with the structure of organisms and their parts.

Physiology

The science dealing with the functions of living organisms and their parts.

Biomechanics

The application of mechanical principles to biological systems, especially human movement.

ROM (Range of Motion)

Formal measurement of the amount of movement available at a joint.

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

Formal assessment of muscle strength using manual resistance.

Quantitative

Identifying numerical information under standardized conditions to quantify variables.

Qualitative

Information on movement from observation or interview; often subjective or less measurable.

Observation

Qualitative method involving watching movement to gather information about performance.

Client interview

Qualitative information gathered through conversation about task performance and experiences.

ICF

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; a biopsychosocial model focusing on functioning and health.

Biopsychosocial model

A framework that integrates biological, psychological, and social factors affecting health and functioning.

Occupation

What one does to occupy their time; includes rest, work, recreation, family or school activities, and daily life tasks.

ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)

Tasks done to care for one’s body and daily self-care routines.

IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)

More complex tasks that support daily life, often in home or community settings.

Contexts and Environments

External and internal factors (physical, social, attitudinal) that influence performance.

Performance patterns

Habits, routines, roles, and rituals that influence how performance skills are applied.

Performance skills

Observable actions (motor, process, social) needed to perform activities.

Client factors

Internal qualities within the person that affect engagement and performance (values, beliefs, spirituality, body functions, body structures).

Motivation

What drives engagement in activity; includes internal/external factors and intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation.

Locus of Control (Internal vs External)

Internal: belief that personal effort influences outcomes; External: belief that outcomes are outside one’s control.

Activity Demands

Qualities within an activity required for participation, including relevance, objects, space, social demands, sequence, timing, and body requirements.

Relevance and Importance

General meaning of the activity within culture and its importance.

Impairment

Dysfunction at the level of a body part.

Activity Limitation

Difficulties at the individual level in performing tasks or actions.

Participation Restriction

Difficulties in engaging in life situations at the societal level.

NBCOT

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; certifies entry-level OT practitioners and administers the certification exam.