Axial Stack Assessment (Neutral Position)
Setup
Client standing barefoot in their natural posture. Camera positioned at three angles: anterior, posterior, and lateral (both sides). Plumb line or grid reference visible.
Cueing
Step 1: Observe the axial skeleton alignment -- head over rib cage, rib cage over pelvis. Step 2: Note center of gravity position: anterior-shifted, posterior-shifted, or centered. Step 3: Assess access to flexion and extension -- does the client appear biased toward one or the other? Step 4: Observe force distribution: is weight evenly distributed or shifted to one side? Step 5: Classify the stack quality.
Measurement
Pattern select: well-aligned / anterior-bias / posterior-bias / lateral-shift-left / lateral-shift-right / combined-bias. Note: the 'stacked' position is a point to pass through, not a fixed destination. The goal is equal access to flexion and extension from this reference. Record specific deviations from the plumb line at each major landmark.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Axial Stack Assessment (Neutral Position) work?
Axial Stack Assessment (Neutral Position) primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Axial Stack Assessment (Neutral Position) correctly?
Client standing barefoot in their natural posture. Camera positioned at three angles: anterior, posterior, and lateral (both sides). Plumb line or grid reference visible. Step 1: Observe the axial skeleton alignment -- head over rib cage, rib cage over pelvis. Step 2: Note center of gravity position: anterior-shifted, posterior-shifted, or centered. Step 3: Assess access to flexion and extension -- does the client appear biased toward one or the other? Step 4: Observe force distribution: is weight evenly distributed or shifted to one side? Step 5: Classify the stack quality.
What equipment is needed for Axial Stack Assessment (Neutral Position)?
Axial Stack Assessment (Neutral Position) requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Pattern Analysis assessment test.
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