Systems Theory

• Systems Theory - Bernstein (1930’s - )

  • Movement system with both internal and external influences
  • Mastering movement involves controlling multiple degrees of freedom of multiple joints
  • Movement synergies - muscles working together as a unit (efficiency)
• Systems Theory:

  • For therapy need to promote synergic patterns i.e. functional movements not individual muscle work
  • Efficiency of motor control must consider multiple degrees of freedom