Rolling Pattern Assessment (Upper/Lower Body Integration)
Setup
Client lying supine on a firm, flat surface (floor or wide treatment table). Arms overhead or at sides depending on rolling pattern being tested. Camera from above if possible.
Cueing
Step 1 (Upper body initiated roll): Instruct 'Roll from your back to your stomach using only your upper body to initiate. Keep your legs relaxed.' Observe LEFT and RIGHT initiation. Step 2 (Lower body initiated roll): Instruct 'Roll using only your lower body to initiate. Keep your arms relaxed.' Observe LEFT and RIGHT initiation. Step 3: Note the quality: smooth segmental rolling vs log-rolling (en-bloc). Step 4: Observe the delay -- can the client separate upper and lower body timing?
Measurement
Pattern select: segmental-bilateral / log-roll-bilateral / segmental-left-log-right / segmental-right-log-left / unable-to-initiate-upper / unable-to-initiate-lower. Note delay quality: the ability to separate upper from lower body timing during the roll is a key indicator of axial skeletal independence.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Rolling Pattern Assessment (Upper/Lower Body Integration) work?
Rolling Pattern Assessment (Upper/Lower Body Integration) primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Rolling Pattern Assessment (Upper/Lower Body Integration) correctly?
Client lying supine on a firm, flat surface (floor or wide treatment table). Arms overhead or at sides depending on rolling pattern being tested. Camera from above if possible. Step 1 (Upper body initiated roll): Instruct 'Roll from your back to your stomach using only your upper body to initiate. Keep your legs relaxed.' Observe LEFT and RIGHT initiation. Step 2 (Lower body initiated roll): Instruct 'Roll using only your lower body to initiate. Keep your arms relaxed.' Observe LEFT and RIGHT initiation. Step 3: Note the quality: smooth segmental rolling vs log-rolling (en-bloc). Step 4: Observe the delay -- can the client separate upper and lower body timing?
What equipment is needed for Rolling Pattern Assessment (Upper/Lower Body Integration)?
Rolling Pattern Assessment (Upper/Lower Body Integration) requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Pattern Analysis assessment test.
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