Foundation For Function - Understanding Dynamic Systems in Postural Control

Module 1: Introduction to Postural Control
Article: Changes in postural control across the life span - A systems approach
Quiz: Changes in postural control across the life span - A systems approach
Foundation For Function Module 1 Introduction handout
Introduction
Neurotypical development highlights
Neurodiverse development highlights
Independent assignment: Pondering Postural Control
Additional resource: Postural variability and sensorimotor development in infancy
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Module 4: Musculoskeletal Components
Article: Functional adaptation of tendon and skeletal muscle to resistance training in three patients with genetically verified classic Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Quiz: Functional adaptation of tendon and skeletal muscle to resistance training in three patients with genetically verified classic Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
FFF Musculoskeletal Components handout
The importance of movement observation
Contribution of skin
Assessment
Diastasis Recti Abdominis
Assessing alignment
Treatment considerations
Independent assignment: Musculoskeletal Components
Additional resource: Modified Ashworth Scale
Additional resource: Tardieu Scale
Additional resource: Beighton Scale
Additional resource: 2D digital photography for child body postural evaluation
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Module 5: Neuromuscular Synergies
Article: Muscle synergies and complexity of neuromuscular control during gait in cerebral palsy
Quiz: Muscle synergies and complexity of neuromuscular control during gait in cerebral palsy
FFF Neuromuscular Synergies handout
Introduction
Assessment: Moro
Assessment: TLR
Assessment: ATNR
Treatment Options
Independent assignment : Neuromuscular Synergies
Additional resource: The Correlation between Primitive Reflexes and Saccadic Eye Movements in 5th Grade Children with Teacher-Reported Reading Problems
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Module 6 and 7: Anticipatory and Reactive Mechanisms
Article: Effects of inspiratory muscle training in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
Quiz: Effects of inspiratory muscle training in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
FFF Anticipatory and Reactive Mechanisms handout
Anticipatory Mechanism Introduction
Anticipatory Mechanism: Dynamic Core for Kids
Assessing Central Alignment
Treatment: Making A Beginning
Reactive Mechanism Introduction
Reactive Mechanism Assessment
Reactive Mechanism Treatment Part 1
Reactive Mechanism Treatment Part 2
Independent assignment: Anticipatory and Reactive Mechanisms
Additional resource: BESTest
Additional resource: Mini BESTest
Additional resource: Pediatric Balance Scale
Additional resource: Early clinical Assessment of Balance
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Module 8: The Vestibular System
Article: Anatomy of the vestibular system
Quiz: The Anatomy of the Vestibular System
FFF Vestibular System handout
Introduction
Special Considerations: Head and Neck
Assessment
Independent assignment: The Vestibular System
Article: Modification of the Postrotary Nystagmus Test for Evaluating Young Children
Additional resource: Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (CTSIB)
Additional resource: Modified CTSIB
Additional resource: Community Balance and Mobility Scale
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Module 9: The Visual System
Article: Vision in children and adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorder- Evidence for reduced convergence
Quiz: Vision in children and adolescents with Autistic Spectrum Disorder- Evidence for reduced convergence
FFF Visual System handout
Introduction
Functional Eye Movement Observation
Assessment
Treatment
Independent assignment : The Visual System
Additional resource: Opthalmic abnormalities in children with developmental coordination disorder
Additional resource: Opthalmic abnormalities in children with developmental coordination disorder
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Module 10: The Somatosensory (Proprioceptive and Tactile) Systems
Article: Assessing proprioception in children- A review
Quiz: Assessing proprioception in children - A review
FFF The Proprioceptive/Tactile System handout
Introduction
Assessment
Treatment
Independent assignment :The Somatosensory System
Additional resource: Comprehensive observations of proprioception
Additional resource: The effects of whole body vibration on mobility and balance in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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Module 11: Internal Representations and Stability Limits
Article: Early brain damage affects body schema and person perception abilities in children and adolescents with Spastic Diplegia
Quiz: Early brain damage affects body schema and person perception abilities in children and adolescents with Spastic Diplegia
FFF Internal Representations handout
A Word About Sensory Strategies
What Is Internal Representation?
Assessment
Treatment
Independent assignment: Internal Representation
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Module 12: Cognitive Resources
Article: Effect of dual-task training on postural stability in children with infantile hemiparesis
Quiz: Effect of dual-task training on postural stability in children with infantile hemiparesis
FFF Cognitive Resources handout
Introduction
Treatment
Integration
Independent assignment: Dual Task Training
Additional resource: A neurocognitive perspective on developmental disregard in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
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