Static and Dynamic Sitting Balance Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Normal static sitting?

Able to maintain balance against moderate resistance

Able to maintain balance against maximal resistance (correct)

Able to sit unsupported without loss of balance and without upper extremity support, no resistance

Accepts minimal resistance

What does Good static sitting indicate?

Able to maintain balance against moderate resistance (correct)

Accepts minimal resistance

Unable to maintain balance - requires moderate/max support

Able to maintain balance against maximal resistance

Which level of static sitting accepts minimal resistance?

Good static sitting

Normal static sitting

Poor static sitting

Good-/Fair+ static sitting (correct)

What characterizes Fair static sitting?

Able to sit unsupported without loss of balance and without upper extremity support, no resistance Signup and view all the answers

What does Poor static sitting indicate?

Unable to maintain balance, requires moderate/max support Signup and view all the answers

What defines Normal dynamic sitting?

Able to sit unsupported and weight shift across midline maximally Signup and view all the answers

What does Fair dynamic sitting involve?

Minimal weight shifting ipsilateral/front with difficulties crossing midline Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Poor dynamic sitting?

Able to sit unsupported with moderate assistance, unable to cross midline Signup and view all the answers

What defines Normal static standing?

Able to maintain standing balance against maximal resistance Signup and view all the answers

What does Good static standing indicate?

Able to maintain standing balance against moderate resistance Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Fair static standing?

Able to stand unsupported for 1-2 minutes without loss of balance Signup and view all the answers

What does Poor static standing indicate?

Requires maximum assistance and upper extremity support Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Normal dynamic standing?

Able to stand independently while weight shifting across midline maximally Signup and view all the answers

What does Fair dynamic standing involve?

Able to stand independently but experiences loss of balance when crossing midline Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Static Sitting Balance Grades

Normal Static Sitting: Maintains balance against maximal resistance.
Good Static Sitting: Maintains balance against moderate resistance.
Good-/Fair+ Static Sitting: Accepts minimal resistance when maintaining balance.
Fair Static Sitting: Sits unsupported without loss of balance (LOB) and without upper extremity (UE) support, no resistance.
Poor+ Static Sitting: Maintains sitting position with minimal assistance from an individual or chair.
Poor Static Sitting: Unable to maintain balance, requires moderate to maximal support from an individual or chair.

Dynamic Sitting Balance Grades

Normal Dynamic Sitting: Sits unsupported and shifts weight across the midline maximally.
Good Dynamic Sitting: Sits unsupported and shifts weight across the midline moderately.
Good-/Fair+ Dynamic Sitting: Sits unsupported and shifts weight across the midline minimally.
Fair Dynamic Sitting: Minimal weight shifting ipsilateral/front, struggles to cross midline.
Fair- Dynamic Sitting: Reaches to the ipsilateral side but cannot shift weight.
Poor+ Dynamic Sitting: Sits unsupported with minimal assistance, reaches to the ipsilateral side, unable to shift weight.
Poor Dynamic Sitting: Sits unsupported with moderate assistance, reaches ipsilateral/front, cannot cross midline.

Static Standing Balance Grades

Normal Static Standing: Maintains standing balance against maximal resistance.
Good Static Standing: Maintains standing balance against moderate resistance.
Good-/Fair+ Static Standing: Maintains standing balance against minimal resistance.
Fair Static Standing: Stands unsupported without UE support for 1-2 minutes, no LOB.
Fair- Static Standing: Requires minimal assistance or UE support to stand without LOB.
Poor+ Static Standing: Requires moderate assistance and UE support to maintain standing without LOB.
Poor Static Standing: Requires maximal assistance and UE support to maintain standing balance without loss.

Dynamic Standing Balance Grades

Normal Dynamic Standing: Stands independently and is able to shift weight and cross the midline maximally.
Good Dynamic Standing: Stands independently while able to shift weight and cross the midline moderately.
Good-/Fair+ Dynamic Standing: Stands independently and shifts weight across midline minimally.
Fair Dynamic Standing: Stands independently, shifts weight, reaches ipsilaterally, but loses balance when crossing midline.
Poor+ Dynamic Standing: Stands with minimal assistance, reaches ipsilaterally, unable to shift weight.
Poor Dynamic Standing: Stands with moderate assistance, reaches ipsilaterally minimally, unable to cross midline.

Description

This quiz focuses on the grading of static and dynamic sitting balance, detailing definitions from 'Normal' to 'Fair' categories. It is designed for those studying physical therapy or rehabilitation methods, providing clarity on balance assessment techniques.