The use of functional activities in therapy: An integration of the principles of motor control and the learning process
The successful rehabilitation of a patient following a CVA is largely dependent on the effective relearning of previous motor skills or the learning of new skills. An understanding of the components of motor function and control and the principles of the learning process is therefore essential. Func...
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doaj-a02769f335af46ab89da0b4c0aff6c782020-11-25T01:07:24ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Physiotherapy0379-61752410-82191996-05-01522333610.4102/sajp.v52i2.634500The use of functional activities in therapy: An integration of the principles of motor control and the learning processE. S. Bakkes0S. J. Groenewald1J. R. Hughes2Centre for Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, University of StellenboschCentre for Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, University of StellenboschCentre for Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, University of StellenboschThe successful rehabilitation of a patient following a CVA is largely dependent on the effective relearning of previous motor skills or the learning of new skills. An understanding of the components of motor function and control and the principles of the learning process is therefore essential. Functional activities may be used as an optimal means of combining these principles so as to improve the efficacy of physiotherapy treatment. Two case studies are used to illustrate this approach.https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/634No keywords available |
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The use of functional activities in therapy: An integration of the principles of motor control and the learning process |
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The successful rehabilitation of a patient following a CVA is largely dependent on the effective relearning of previous motor skills or the learning of new skills. An understanding of the components of motor function and control and the principles of the learning process is therefore essential. Functional activities may be used as an optimal means of combining these principles so as to improve the efficacy of physiotherapy treatment. Two case studies are used to illustrate this approach. |
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