Upper Body Counter-Rotation Assessment
Setup
Client walking at natural pace. Camera positioned anteriorly at trunk height to observe thoracic-pelvic counter-rotation.
Cueing
Step 1: Observe the counter-rotation between the thoracic spine and pelvis during gait. Normal: the rib cage rotates opposite to the pelvis (counter-rotation). Step 2: Note if counter-rotation is absent (en-bloc movement) on either side. Step 3: Observe scapular movement -- do the scapulae glide independently or are they fixed to the rib cage? Step 4: Note arm swing -- reduced arm swing indicates lost counter-rotation on that side.
Measurement
Pattern select: normal-counter-rotation / reduced-left / reduced-right / en-bloc-bilateral. Note arm swing asymmetry and scapular fixation patterns. Correlate with thoracic rotation seated test results.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Upper Body Counter-Rotation Assessment work?
Upper Body Counter-Rotation Assessment primarily targets the T Spine. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Upper Body Counter-Rotation Assessment correctly?
Client walking at natural pace. Camera positioned anteriorly at trunk height to observe thoracic-pelvic counter-rotation. Step 1: Observe the counter-rotation between the thoracic spine and pelvis during gait. Normal: the rib cage rotates opposite to the pelvis (counter-rotation). Step 2: Note if counter-rotation is absent (en-bloc movement) on either side. Step 3: Observe scapular movement -- do the scapulae glide independently or are they fixed to the rib cage? Step 4: Note arm swing -- reduced arm swing indicates lost counter-rotation on that side.
What equipment is needed for Upper Body Counter-Rotation Assessment?
Upper Body Counter-Rotation Assessment requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Pattern Analysis assessment test.
Related Exercises
Anterior Rib Angle (ARA) Assessment
Apical Rib Angle
Infrasternal Angle (ISA)
Lower Chest Expansion
Rib Cage Expansion Asymmetry (Breathing Under Load)
Sidelying Rib Cage Expansion Assessment
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