Proximal-to-Distal Integration Screen
Setup
Client performing a series of reaching movements. Camera full body from anterior and lateral views.
Cueing
Step 1: Instruct the client to reach overhead with each arm individually while standing. Observe rib cage position -- does the rib cage rotate or shift to accommodate the reach? Step 2: Have the client reach across midline with each hand. Note if the rib cage maintains position or if it follows the hand. Step 3: Observe if changes achieved in proximal segments (rib cage, pelvis) translate to distal segments (extremities) during integrated movement.
Measurement
Pattern select: integrated-bilateral / proximal-dominant / distal-dominant / disconnected. Note: successful rehabilitation and training requires changes in the axial skeleton to carry into the extremities. If proximal improvements exist but distal patterns persist, the integration step is missing.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Proximal-to-Distal Integration Screen work?
Proximal-to-Distal Integration Screen primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Proximal-to-Distal Integration Screen correctly?
Client performing a series of reaching movements. Camera full body from anterior and lateral views. Step 1: Instruct the client to reach overhead with each arm individually while standing. Observe rib cage position -- does the rib cage rotate or shift to accommodate the reach? Step 2: Have the client reach across midline with each hand. Note if the rib cage maintains position or if it follows the hand. Step 3: Observe if changes achieved in proximal segments (rib cage, pelvis) translate to distal segments (extremities) during integrated movement.
What equipment is needed for Proximal-to-Distal Integration Screen?
Proximal-to-Distal Integration Screen requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Movement Screen assessment test.
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