NCS Balance and Gait Rehabilitation

Question 1

What systems contribute to balance?

Accepted Answer

Visual, vestibular (inner ear), and somatosensory (proprioception) systems working together

Answer

Only the eyes

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Only the inner ear

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Only the brain

Question 2

What is the Berg Balance Scale?

Accepted Answer

A 14-item clinical assessment measuring static and dynamic balance abilities

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A type of exercise equipment

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A weight measurement tool

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A musical instrument

Question 3

What is gait analysis?

Accepted Answer

Systematic study of human walking patterns to identify abnormalities and guide treatment

Answer

A gate inspection

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A driving test

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A typing speed test

Question 4

What is the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test?

Accepted Answer

A timed test of standing from a chair, walking 3 meters, turning, walking back, and sitting — screening fall risk

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A running speed test

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A reaction time test

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An intelligence test

Question 5

What are common gait deviations in neurological conditions?

Accepted Answer

Hemiplegic gait, scissor gait, festinating gait, ataxic gait, and steppage gait

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All neurological patients walk normally

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Only limping

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Only wheelchair dependence

Question 6

What is task-specific training for gait?

Accepted Answer

Practicing the actual task of walking in various real-world conditions to improve functional mobility

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Only exercising on machines

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Only stretching

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Only strengthening exercises