Task and Movement Analysis

Question 1

Define task analysis

Answer 1

• the critical events that need to occur in the optimal execution of a task

Question 2

Define movement analysis

Answer 2

• identifying the errors and inefficiencies of a movement as compared to the task analysis

Question 3

Define hypothesis

Answer 3

• the student’s hypothesized impairments leading to the movement errors observed

Question 4

Define critical events

Answer 4

• the key biomechanical components to successfully complete the task (COM relative to BOS, jt angles,…)

Question 5

Define efficient

Answer 5

• did the patient complete the movement in an energy efficient manner? if not, how did it vary?

Question 6

Define accurate

Answer 6

• was the movement completed as you would have expected based on task analysis?

Question 7

Define reproducible

Answer 7

• can the pt perform the task multiple times without variation?

Question 8

Define adaptable

Answer 8

• can the pt perform the task in different environments or conditions?

Question 9

How do you determine when to utilize a movement analysis?

Answer 9

• can be used to identify what isn’t going well in a certain movement and base it on where to start treatment
• consider the whole pt
  
  • age, goals, rec interest, home/living conditions
• observed generalized movement in the clinic
• it’s guided by our subjective exam

Question 10

What info can we gather from the movement analysis?

Answer 10

• Primary and secondary impairments

Question 11

Define primary impairment

Answer 11

• s/sx that are a direct result of the pt’s disease/pathology

Question 12

Define secondary impairment

Answer 12

• abnormal changes in structure/function of a given system that may occur as a consequence of the pt’s initial pathology

Question 13

List some primary impairments

Answer 13

• weakness
• decreased ROM
• pain
• impaired coordination
• impaired sensation
• impaired cognition
• impaired balance
• impaired cardiopulm endurance
• changes in mm tone

Question 14

Define intrinsic constraints

Answer 14

• relative to the individual themselves
• could be neuromm, psychological, or biomech.

Question 15

Define extrinsic constraints

Answer 15

• the spatial and temporal regulatory features of tasks and env to which the pt must conform

Question 16

Define spatial constraints

Answer 16

• the workspace that surrounds the pt and the size, shape and location of the objects with which the pt interacts

Question 17

Define temporal constraints

Answer 17

• time limits existing when pt carry out tasks that involve moving objects/env

Question 18

Define motor behavior

Answer 18

• the motor output possible given the pt’s intrinsic constraints and the external constraints of the tasks and env

Question 19

Identify the key principles of movement analysis

Answer 19

• consider the movement errors that are the MOST impactful on the quality of the pt’s movement
• be systematic
• be specific for others looking at your documentation