Instructions
Preparation
- Kneel on floor with board (approximately 2 x 6 inch or 5 x 15 cm) between knees and hands so they are in contact with board. Arms and thighs should be positioned vertically.
Execution
- Flex shoulder and extend same side hip and knee (eg: lift left arm and left leg). Retract same side arm and leg until elbow and knee touch. Complete two or more repetitions without contacting floor.
Measurement
- In addition to above instructions, test administrator assesses subject's completion of movement using following critea:
- Hand and leg must clear floor by about 6 inches (15 cm)
- Lifted wrist, elbow, and knee should remain in line with board
- Torso should remain in same plane as board
- No contact is made with floor during while performing repetitions
- Indicate if subject is able to complete movement using criteria withing three attempt on both sides. Test administrator should note pain or discomfort was experienced.
Comments
- If subject can not complete movement as discribed, within three attempts, subject should attempt modified movement: diagonal flexion and extension lift (lift and retract right arm in sync with lifting and retracting left leg). Test results should note if subject could not complete first movement. If subject can not complete either movement, record fail on both movements.
Assesses
Dynamic Stability
- Trunk stability
- During asymmetric upper and lower extremity motions
- Sagittal and Transverse planes