5 Questions
Which brain structures, when damaged, impair processing of incoming sensory information and disrupt anticipatory and reactive postural adjustments?
All of the above
Patients with Parkinson’s disease tend to have a smaller than normal amplitude of movement due to co-activation of muscles on both sides of the body. What do patients with cerebellar lesions typically demonstrate?
Larger response amplitudes
Which factor increases a person's chance of exceeding his or her limits of stability?
Postural malalignment shifting the center of mass (COM) closer to the base of support (BOS)
What is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and reduced functioning in persons over age 65?
Falls
What can cause deficits in the motor components of balance control?
Impaired ROM or muscle strength at one joint
Test your knowledge of sensorimotor integration impairments related to damage in the basal ganglia, cerebellum, or supplementary motor area. Learn about how these impairments affect processing of sensory information and postural adjustments.
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