SI Vestib

Where are the receptors located for the vestibular system?

• Outer ear

• Inner ear

• Middle ear

• Cochlea

What stimulates the receptors in the inner ear for the vestibular system?

• Movement of the head

• Input from the nose

• Input from the skin

• Input from the eyes

What does the vestibular system tell us about our body?

• The quality of our movements

• The taste of food

• The color of our clothes

• The temperature of the environment

What are classic indicators of a vestibular problem?

• Hearing loss

• Visual disturbances

• Gravitational insecurity

• Taste sensitivity

What is a common manifestation of a vestibular problem related to equilibrium/balance?

• Holds onto objects/person every time he moves

• Head shaking

• Displays wide-based stance

• Handwriting problems

What is a common manifestation of a vestibular problem related to posture and movement?

• Changes in speed and direction

• Rocks/rotates body

• Bumps into objects often

• Uses shuffling gait/poor heel-to-toe pattern

What is a common manifestation of a vestibular problem related to spatial perception?

• Dragging on a blanket

• Head moving in straight line

• R/L discrimination problems

• Swinging, sliding

What is a common self-stimulatory behavior associated with a vestibular problem?

• Linear, predictable, repetitive

• Head shaking

• Change of head position

• Movement breaks

What type of movement activity is considered alerting for someone with a vestibular problem?

• Linear, predictable, repetitive

• Change of head position

• Swinging, sliding

• Dragging on a blanket

What type of movement activity is considered calming for someone with a vestibular problem?

• Rocks/rotates body

• Bouncing

• Head moving in straight line

• Changes in speed and direction