Question 1

What is the benefit of integrating resistance activities into postural control interventions?&#10;A)Resistance activities improve strength&#10;B)Resistance makes a postural control task easier than the same task without resistance&#10;C)Resistance activities improve range of motion&#10;D)Resistance activities improve sensory reintegration

Accepted Answer

Resistance activities improve strength, which can enhance postural control by providing better support and stability to maintain posture.

Question 2

Which of the following environmental setups is appropriate to enhance a patient's use of vestibular information?&#10;A)Completing activities with blindfold or eyes closed&#10;B)Completing exercises with full use of vision&#10;C)Treating the patient in a closed environment&#10;D)Treating the patient in an open environment

Accepted Answer

Completing activities with a blindfold or eyes closed forces the patient to rely more on vestibular information for balance and orientation, as it removes visual cues that can otherwise dominate sensory input.

Question 3

Which of the following is a benefit of having a child play with toys while kneeling at a bench?&#10;A)Encourages creeping movements&#10;B)Improves equilibrium responses&#10;C)Increases bimanual development&#10;D)Limits weight-bearing on the arms

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Why is tai chi effective in promoting improved postural control?&#10;A)It promotes rigorous exertion&#10;B)It facilitates sensory awareness though slow movements&#10;C)It focuses on lower extremity strengthening only&#10;D)It focuses on static standing balance.

Accepted Answer

Tai chi facilitates sensory awareness through its slow, deliberate movements, which can help improve postural control by enhancing the body's ability to sense and adjust its position in space.

Question 5

You have performed the BESTest on a patient with impaired postural control.This test has demonstrated deficits in postural responses.What is the BEST intervention to improve this subset of postural control?

A)Tandem gait
B)Reaching for an object out of base of support
C)Perturbations to the patient's trunk and pelvis
D)Romberg stance on foam

Accepted Answer

Perturbations to the patient's trunk and pelvis are effective in improving postural responses by challenging and training the patient's ability to maintain or regain balance following unexpected disturbances, directly addressing the deficits identified by the BESTest.

Question 6

Which static standing position is the MOST difficult for a patient with a postural control deficit?&#10;A)Standing feet together on a firm surface,arms crossed across the chest&#10;B)Standing feet together on foam,arms close to the body&#10;C)Semi-tandem stance on a firm surface,arms crossed across the chest&#10;D)Semi-tandem stance on foam,arms close to the body

Accepted Answer

The semi-tandem stance on foam with arms close to the body (D) is the most difficult position for a patient with a postural control deficit because it combines an unstable surface (foam) with a challenging stance (semi-tandem), reducing the base of support and increasing the demand on postural control systems.

Question 7

What is the MOST appropriate use of hands-on guidance during balance interventions?&#10;A)Constant use of manual guidance during all activities&#10;B)Intermittent use of manual guidance as the patient requests it&#10;C)Manual guidance is not recommended during balance interventions&#10;D)Removing manual support as soon as the patient can safely complete the task

Accepted Answer

Removing manual support as soon as the patient can safely complete the task is most appropriate because it encourages independence and the development of balance skills without over-reliance on the therapist.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an intervention to work on postural responses?&#10;A)Leaning back and forth toward the edge of the patient's base of support&#10;B)Perturbations given at trunk during static and dynamic activity&#10;C)Standing feet together on foam,eyes closed.&#10;D)Stepping sideways or backward at a self-selected speed

Accepted Answer

Perturbations given at the trunk during static and dynamic activity are used to challenge and improve postural responses by requiring the individual to adjust their posture to maintain balance.

Question 9

Which of the following represents the NEXT logical exercise progression of static balance on a stable surface?&#10;A)Gait training&#10;B)Postural perturbations in standing&#10;C)Sitting on Physioball&#10;D)Weight shifting in standing

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

For balance interventions,which of the following practice schedules is MOST appropriate?&#10;A)Constant practice of the same task&#10;B)Blocked practice of a few tasks&#10;C)Variable practice of a few tasks&#10;D)Variable practice of many tasks

Accepted Answer

Variable practice of many tasks is most appropriate for balance interventions because it exposes the individual to a wide range of stimuli and conditions, enhancing the ability to adapt and maintain balance in various situations. This approach is supported by motor learning principles, suggesting that learning is more effective when practice conditions are varied.

Question 11

Which of the following may represents the SAFEST setup for a home exercise program for balance at home?&#10;A)Completing the exercises in the middle of the room&#10;B)Family member supervising in another room&#10;C)Patient completing exercises without footwear&#10;D)Standing in a corner,with a chair in front of the patient

Accepted Answer

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Deck 30: Interventions for Balance Impairment