Toe Touch Pattern
Setup
Client standing, feet together, knees straight. Camera lateral view.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Bend forward and reach toward your toes. Keep your knees straight.' Step 2: Note where the fingertips reach: floor, ankles, shins, knees. Step 3: Observe movement strategy: does lumbar flex first? Do hips hinge? Is there excessive thoracic rounding? Weight shift forward or back? Step 4: After standing back up, retest with a 2-inch heel lift under both feet. If improved significantly, the limitation is ankle dorsiflexion or posterior chain length, not lumbar mobility.
Measurement
Distance from fingertips to floor in cm. Positive = above floor (restricted). 0 = touches floor. Negative = past floor (hypermobile). Record with and without heel lift.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Toe Touch Pattern work?
Toe Touch Pattern primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Toe Touch Pattern correctly?
Client standing, feet together, knees straight. Camera lateral view. Step 1: 'Bend forward and reach toward your toes. Keep your knees straight.' Step 2: Note where the fingertips reach: floor, ankles, shins, knees. Step 3: Observe movement strategy: does lumbar flex first? Do hips hinge? Is there excessive thoracic rounding? Weight shift forward or back? Step 4: After standing back up, retest with a 2-inch heel lift under both feet. If improved significantly, the limitation is ankle dorsiflexion or posterior chain length, not lumbar mobility.
What equipment is needed for Toe Touch Pattern?
Toe Touch Pattern requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Movement Screen assessment test.
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