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Models of Motor Control - E1

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Define motor control

Back (Answer)

The study of the nature and cause of movement and movement abnormalities w/time frame of miliseconds or seconds

#2
Front (Question)

What is the goal of motor control according to the Systems Model 1 (Shumway-Cook & Woollacott aka SCW)

Back (Answer)

To accomplish a motor task w/movement organized around a behavioral goal

#3
Front (Question)

What is the Systems Model 1 (Shumway-Cook & Woollacott aka SCW)

Back (Answer)

A Systems-Based Task-Oriented Model focused on the interactions b/t the individual, task, and environment & Pts work on FUNCTIONAL tasks

#4
Front (Question)

What is the goal of the Systems Model 2 (Horak)

Back (Answer)

Movements are organized around a behaviour or goal

#5
Front (Question)

What is the Systems Model 2 (Horak)

Back (Answer)

Movements arise out of an interaction b/t 1) Normal mvmt strategies [Individ] 2) Compensatory strategies [Individ] 3) MSK constraints [Individ] 4) Central set/predicative control [Individ] 5) Environmental adaptation 6) Behavioural goals

#6
Front (Question)

When do individuals utilize an ankle strategy

Back (Answer)

If the surface is firm or the perturbations are small

#7
Front (Question)

When do individuals utilize a hip strategy

Back (Answer)

Softer or less firm surface w/larger perturbations

#8
Front (Question)

When do individuals utilize a stepping strategy

Back (Answer)

With a very pliable surface and the perturbations move COM beyond BOS

#9
Front (Question)

In which order does mm recruitment occur?

Back (Answer)

Distal to proximal w/smaller mm being recruited first

#10
Front (Question)

What is a compensatory strategy

Back (Answer)

It is part of the Systems Model 2 (Horak) that states individuals seek to find the Best solution for what they have

#11
Front (Question)

Compensatory v Recovery Focus a) Early vs Later after trauma b) Early v Next v Later

Back (Answer)

No one right answer - a) Recovery THEN compensation if limited b) Compensation for at home function THEN recovery THEN compensation again

#12
Front (Question)

What Q do you ask yourself regarding MSK Constraints? (Horak)

Back (Answer)

MSK Constraints is a component of Horak’s system model that asks the question of: Is it MSK problem or is Neuro in origin?

#13
Front (Question)

Define central set

Back (Answer)

A component of Horak’s System model that is - An internal model of one’s body dynamics and the dynamics of the external world

#14
Front (Question)

Define predictive set

Back (Answer)

A component of Horak’s System model that is - knowing both your internal model and the effects of the external world well enough to predict accommodations to future events

#15
Front (Question)

What is feed-forward balance

Back (Answer)

ANTICIPATORY postural control where postural responses are made PRIOR to voluntary movement that is potentially destabilizing in order to maintain stability during mvmt

#16
Front (Question)

What is feedback balance

Back (Answer)

REACTIVE balance w/compensatory or reactive postural responses made by sensory feedback from unexpected external perturbations

#17
Front (Question)

What should be considered with behavioral goals

Back (Answer)

Part of Horak’s System model that states PTs must appreciate the organizing influence of a task (Glass to put in dishwasher vs to full vs to drink)

#18
Front (Question)

What considerations should be made w/Environmental Adaptations?

Back (Answer)

Part of Horak’s System model that states it is the therapists responsibility to teach the Pt PROCESS of successful adaptation

#19
Front (Question)

What are sensory strategies?

Back (Answer)

The idea that when a sesne is not providing optimal or accurate info, less “weight” is given to that sense and greater “weight’ is given to the more accurate sense

#20
Front (Question)

List some test for the 3 sensory systems

Back (Answer)

Foam and Dome aka CTSIB (Clinical test for sensory interaction in balance) Balance Master Equitest

#21
Front (Question)

What are some rules to consider when having a Pt practice motor control?

Back (Answer)

PT needs to stress the importance of multiple movement strategies to solve many tasks

#22
Front (Question)

What do theories provide us with….

Back (Answer)

• Framework for interpreting behaviour • Guide for clinical action • New ideas • Working hypothesis for exam and intervention

#23
Front (Question)

What is the reflex theory?

Back (Answer)

(Sir Charles Sherrington) Reflexes are building blocks of behaviour and actions are broken down into a chain of reflexes

#24
Front (Question)

What are the limitations of reflex theory?

Back (Answer)

• What about when there’s no sensory stimulus? • Does not explain rapid stimulus • Does not explain how one stim creates varied responses • Does not explain novel movements