Physiotherapy Practice: Balance and Biomechanics
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What is the main sensory input for balance?

  • Hearing
  • Vestibular (inner ear) (correct)
  • Touch
  • Vision

    • Which of the following is an example of postural sway?

  • Shifting weight from one foot to the other (correct)
  • Blinking the eyes
  • Turning the head to look around
  • Moving the arms while standing still

    • What are the motor outputs that occur to maintain and control balance?

  • Coordination of hand movements
  • Activation of digestive system
  • Motor output to muscles (correct)
  • Control of breathing

    • What is the primary use of walking sticks?

    <p>For balance and confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of using static walking frames?

    <p>Inhibit normal gait pattern and speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of wheeled frames compared to static frames?

    <p>Allow a more 'normal' walking pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which walking aid allows for a more 'normal' walking pattern and faster gait speed than a wheeled zimmer frame?

    <p>Gutter Frames with 2 wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the four wheeled walker unsuitable for NWB/TWB/PWB/PTWB?

    <p>No brakes during sit to stand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which walking aid allows an increased base of support as the user can weight bear through the whole forearm?

    <p>Gutter Frames with 2 wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of walking aid is suitable for PWB, TWB, NWB or FWB’ing?

    <p>Gutter Frames with 2 wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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