Balance and Postural Control

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What is the primary focus of functional assessment in a return to play program?

  • Muscle strength testing
  • Range of motion assessment
  • Functional movement and performance of the whole body (correct)
  • The site of rehabilitation

What is muscle length testing used to assess?

  • Muscle endurance
  • Muscle resistance to passive lengthening (correct)
  • Muscle flexibility
  • Muscle strength

What type of training is used to improve an athlete's ability to sense the position and movement of their body?

  • Proprioceptive training (correct)
  • Functional training
  • Plyometric training
  • Balance training

What is the definition of balance in the context of athletic training?

<p>The ability to maintain one's line of gravity within their base of support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of training is used to improve an athlete's ability to explosively generate force?

<p>Plyometric training (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of functional training?

<p>To improve sport-specific performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is synonymous with postural control and postural stability?

<p>Balance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of balance is characterized by maintaining posture while the body is in motion?

<p>Dynamic Balance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treating tendon injuries?

<p>To restore full motion and function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step in designing proprioceptive exercises to improve balance?

<p>The exercises must be safe, yet challenging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do complete tendon tears often occur?

<p>At the point of least blood supply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise involves a quick, powerful movement with pre-stretching of the muscle?

<p>Plyometric Exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of progression in proprioceptive exercises?

<p>From static to dynamic, from bilateral to unilateral, and from open to closed eyes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of injuries treated in a sports medicine clinic are classified as overuse injuries?

<p>45-60% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a bursa?

<p>To reduce friction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of progressing to sport-specific exercises in proprioceptive training?

<p>To enhance functional ability specific to the sport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tendons is most commonly ruptured?

<p>Achilles tendon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of overuse injuries?

<p>Repetitive stress associated with high-volume training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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