Task

• Task

  • The nature of the task being performed determines the type of movement control needed
  • Therefore we need to understand task attributes and how they may influence movement
• Task - Mobility

  • Is the task discrete or continuous?
  • How many different body segments need to be moving?
• Task - Stability

  • What is the base of support in this task?
  • Is it changing?
  • What is the balance between stability and mobility of body segments?
• Task - Manipulation

  • What is being manipulated?
  • What are its properties?
  • How does this influence the required stability and mobility relationship?
• Integrated systems theory - Task

  A) mobility

  B) manipulation

  C) stability

  
• Task complexity:

  • stability vs mobility
  • type of mobility skill
  • cognitive loading
• What relevance is this to physios?

  • In rehabilitation the nature & complexity of the task needs to considered
  • Consider hierarchies of task
  • Task practice should be developmental (but not rigid)
  • Tasks must be MEANINGFUL for the individual
• How may this be used in your assessment?

  • In assessment Start with a simplified version of the task you are asked to assess
  • If able add complexity (increase mobility, decrease stability, add manipulation, add cognitive demands) to find the limit of their ability