Frame of References & Models

what are frames of references?

frames of thinking for evaluation and intervention (aka how are you approaching a patient)

what are some common FOR & models?

- neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT)

- sensory integration

- motor learning/dynamic systems

- biomechanical

- developmental

- PEO model

what is the neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) FOR?

- used to treat movement impairments in neurological conditions (analyze/treat posture and movement)

- skills can be developed (moving the body can engage the brain)

true or false: NDT is based in kinesiology and biomechanics

true

what is the sensory integration FOR?

- how sensory systems interact with their environments

- goal is participation in activities

true or false: you cannot adapt the environment or teach strategies for senses in sensory integration FOR?

false

what is the motor learning/dynamic systems FOR?

- describes how children learn movement (repetitive movement), improve motor skills through practice

- body learns to move through working as a team

what is the biomechanical FOR?

- focused on the physical body and the functions (addresses physical deficits)

- based in kinesiology and physics

what are some buzzwords for biomechanical FOR?

ROM, strength, endurance

what is the developmental FOR?

- based in knowledge of human development

- following developmental milestones

what is the PEO model?

- interaction between PEO and how they shape occupational performance

- function = good fit between PEO