Coordination Exercises

coordination Exercises

Definition of coordination Exercises:

It is the ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses (optimal interaction of muscle function).

 Coordination is the ability to select the right muscle at the right time with proper intensity to achieve proper action.

 Coordinated movement is characterized by appropriate speed, distance, direction, timing and muscular tension.

 It is the process that results in activation of motor units of multiple muscles with simultaneous inhibition of all other muscles in order to carry out a desired activity.

The ability to execute smooth accurate motor response depends on:

– Deep sensations.

– Vision.

– Vestibular system and cerebellum.

– Motor system.

– Flexibility and ROM.

cerebellum

Importance of the cerebellum in coordination:

The cerebellum is the primary center in the brain for coordination of movement.

Components of coordinated movement:

Volition: is the ability to initiate,maintain or stop an activity or motion.

Perception:in tact proprioception and subcortical centres to integrate motor impulses and the sensory feedback. When proprioception is affected it is compensated with visual feedback.

Engramformation:is the neurologica lmuscular activity developed in the extrapyramidal system. Research proved that high repetitions of precise performance must be performed in order to develop an engram.

Types of coordination:

1) Fine motor skills:

Require coordinated movement of small muscles (hands, face).

Examples: include writing, drawing, buttoning a shirt, blowing bubbles

2) Gross motor skills:

Require coordinated movement of large muscles or groups of muscles (trunk, extremities).

Examples: include walking, running, lifting activities.

3)Hand-eye skills:

The ability of the visual system to coordinate visual information. Received and then control or direct the hands in the accomplishment of a task .

Examples : include catching a ball,sewing,computer mouse use.