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

Purchase Phase

  • 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

Purchase Phase

  • Single Leg Balance Eyes Closed
  • Clock Steps
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Balance And Reach
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch
  • Beam Walking