Biomechanical
True or False- Biomechanical focuses on using adaptive equipment to help regain independence.
False
Which populations/ages can this theory be used with?
Child, Adolescent, Adult, Elderly
What is NDT?
Neurodevelopmental treatment that uses a feedback loop to describe the development of motor skills.
Which of these three base assumptions go with biomechanical?
Possible Answers (correct ones are the different color): A: Anatomy, B: Neurophysiology, C: Physiology, D: Kinesiology
Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology
What is the main focus difference between EHP and PEO?
List one type of client we use this theory with?
What are the three main concerns with biomechanical?
joint range of motion, strength, and endurance
Independence occurs when ____ and ____ are satisfied. (300)
What are different techniques used with NDT?
Weight bearing and weight shifting, integration of functional tasks, and positioning.
What are two ways you could evaluate or assess before or during treatment?
Passive and active ROM, Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), Endurance/Intensity of Activities, and/or Borg Scale
Defined as objective sets of behaviors - such as playing a game, writing a check
When was this theory created and what was the purpose to this theory?
This theory was created in 1940 and the purpose of this theory was to treat children with CP and hemiplegia.
What are the three main goals of biomechanical?
1. prevention/maintenance, 2.restoration, 3.compensation
Name the 5 therapeutic interventions used with this theory.
-”establish”/”restore”
- “alter”
- “adapt”
- “prevent”
- “create”
What are the two phases of NDT interventions?
Phase one: increased joint mobility/ facilitation of postural alignment
Phase two: An occupational therapist provides sensory input and uses key points of control to help facilitate movement.