To Improve a Patient's Dynamic Postural Control Using Visual and Vestibular

question 9

Multiple Choice

To improve a patient's dynamic postural control using visual and vestibular inputs, the most appropriate activity for the patient to perform is:

• A)Standing on a foam surface with feet apart and eyes open.
• B)Marching in place on a firm surface with eyes open.
• C)Walking with a narrowed base of support on foam with eyes open.
• D)Walking with a narrowed base of support on a firm surface with eyes closed.

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to higher concentration, requiring energy.

Facilitated Diffusion

A process of passive transport, as opposed to active transport, where molecules move across a membrane with the assistance of transport proteins, without energy expenditure.

Eggshell Membrane

The thin layer between the eggshell and the egg white, rich in protein and collagen, often used in dietary supplements and cosmetic products.

Albumin

A protein found in blood plasma that helps maintain osmotic pressure and transport substances.