Equilibrium Reactions
Automatic reactions the body uses for maintaining its center of mass/center of gravity
What are equilibrium reactions?
In standing, the center of mass is located here (anatomically) for most people
What is just below the navel?
Standing in place is an example of this type of balance
What is steady-state balance?
Steady-state balance relies most heavily on this sensory system
What is somatosensory?
The Skillpath lab is located in this state
What is Kansas?
True or false: righting reactions develop before equilibrium reactions
What is true?
The area of the body in contact with the support surface
What is base of support?
We use this type of balance when stepping over a box
What is anticipatory balance?
Anticipatory balance relies most heavily on this sensory system
What is vision?
Name of the Graceland University mascot
What is Sting?
True or false: in a tilting reaction, the arm on the downside abducts
What is false?
Controlling the center of mass in relation to the base of support
What is postural stability?
This type of balance allows us to respond when someone unexpectedly bumps into us
What is reactive balance?
In most situations, reactive balance relies most heavily on this sensory system
What is somatosensory?
Dr. Holloway's favorite musical artist
Who is Taylor Swift?
A toddler is playing soccer and gets pushed to the left. Postural fixation results in abduction of this arm
What is the right arm?
Controlling body's position in space for dual purposes of stability and orientation
What is postural control?
We utilize feedforward (and not feedback) when using this type of balance
What is anticipatory balance?
This sensory system becomes more involved in balance if eyes are closed and/or with movement of support surface and head.
What is vestibular?
Dr. Powers' favorite college team
What are the Florida Gators?
Protective extension develops first in this direction
What is forward?
Point at which a person will alter their base of support to maintain stability
What is stability limits?
We utilize feedback (and not feedforward) when using this type of balance
What is reactive balance?
Challenging cognition by asking a patient to count backwards by 3's while performing a motor task is known as this
What is dual tasking?
Sport Dr. Murray played in college
What is soccer?