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?

The ability to maintain one's line of gravity within their base of support Signup and view all the answers

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

Plyometric training Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of functional training?

To improve sport-specific performance Signup and view all the answers

What term is synonymous with postural control and postural stability?

Balance Signup and view all the answers

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

Dynamic Balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of treating tendon injuries?

To restore full motion and function Signup and view all the answers

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

The exercises must be safe, yet challenging Signup and view all the answers

Where do complete tendon tears often occur?

At the point of least blood supply Signup and view all the answers

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

Plyometric Exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of progression in proprioceptive exercises?

From static to dynamic, from bilateral to unilateral, and from open to closed eyes Signup and view all the answers

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

45-60% Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a bursa?

To reduce friction Signup and view all the answers

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

To enhance functional ability specific to the sport Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tendons is most commonly ruptured?

Achilles tendon Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of overuse injuries?

Repetitive stress associated with high-volume training Signup and view all the answers