Lack of coordination
Definition:
Neurological sign consisting of lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements. Ataxia is a non-specific clinical manifestation implying dysfunction of the parts of the nervous system that coordinate movement, such as the cerebellum. Several possible causes exist for these patterns of neurological dysfunction.
Symptoms- Movements of arms and legs are jerky and unsteady
- Unsteady walk
- Difficulty performing activities of daily living
Causes- Brain injury
- Head trauma
- Brain infection
- Multiple sclerosis
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- Congenital cerebellar ataxia
- Cerebral palsy
- Brain tumor
- Neuropathy
- Spinal injuries
Treatment- Depends on the underlying cause
- Facilitating motor learning for retraining specific functional motor patterns
- Static balance training
- Dynamic balance training
- Trunk-limb coordination
- Stair training
- Contracture prevention
Lack of coordination Phase I
- Supported Alternate Knee Hugs
- Supported Single Leg Balance
- Supported Forward Wall Reach
- Supported Clock Steps
- Supported Step Overs
- Supported Sit Up Squats
- Tandem Walking
Lack of coordination Phase II
- Single Leg Balance Eyes Closed
- Clock Steps
- Step Overs In Mase
- Single Leg Balance And Reach
- Single Leg Squat And Touch
- Beam Walking
