Chapter 15

Question 1

PERFORMANCE:

Answer 1

Level of Mobility Disability: defined as a restriction in PARTICIPATION of mobility related activities in the person’s home and community environment

Question 2

CAPACITY:

Answer 2

Functional Mobility Skills: mobility within a standard setting (Clinical environment)

Question 3

Examination at functional level:

Answer 3

uses test and measures to determine abilities in living environment

Question 4

What tests and measures are used at functional level?

Answer 4

Self report measure of participation

Standardized Measures of Functional activities (capacity)

Question 5

What is the limit of functional measures?

Answer 5

They are the indicators of the end of the project only

Do not provide insights into underlying impairments

Question 6

Exam at strategy level:

Answer 6

systematic description of strategy level used by patients to meet requirements inherent in locomotion

Question 7

Exam at impairment level:

Answer 7

ID underlying impairments that are potentially constraining mobility function and participation

Question 8

What factors affect relationship between impairments and gait parameters ?

Answer 8

Type and extent of impairment
Functional level of the patient
Capacity for compensation by other systems.

Question 9

What does stability/postural control at strategy level focus on?

Answer 9

Control of the Head, Arms, and Trunk (HAT) segments
AD
Extensor support moment
Foot placement at IC
Balance during double- and single-limb support

Question 10

Progression at strategy level:

Answer 10

energy generation

advancement of the swing leg/foot-clearance.

Question 11

Adaptation at strategy level:

Answer 11

Obstacle courses
Forward/Backward/Sideways
Anticipation of potential balance threats