Rehab Techniques

Adoption of alternative strategies to complete a task.

Ability of the brain to change and repair itself.

Secondary systems which start to operate when the primary system breaks down.

Areas of the brain reprogram.

Enriched _______ assist in brain development, maintenance of brain function and brain repair.

1. Mobility
2. Static postural control
3. Dynamic postural control
4. Skill

Movement in a stable or predictable environment.

Movement in a changing or unstable environment.

Task specific - not generalized to other tasks or similar tasks.

Defined as "an abstract representation that, when initiated, results in the production of a coordinated movement sequence."

An idea or plan for purposeful movement that is made up of several component motor programs.

Different areas of the brain take over functions of the damaged tissue.

Recovery after temporary blocking factors are removed, e.g. edema, decreased blood flow, after spinal shock.

Areas of the brain reprogram.

What are the 5 suggested mechanisms of neuroplasticity?

What are the Categories of Essential Motor Skills?

Defined as the number of separate independent dimensions of movement that must be controlled by engaging these cooperative units of muscle action.

Defined as obligatory, highly stereotyped mass patterns of movement.

The ability to move from one position to another independently and safely.

The ability to consistently perform coordinated movement sequences for the purposes of investigation and interaction with the physical and social environment.

Defined as "behavioral substitution, that is, alternative behavioral strategies are adopted to complete a task."