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== Method of Use == | == Method of Use == | ||
The child wears only a nappy or shorts as the trunk need to be clearly observed. | |||
Child's position: | |||
* '''Seated on a bench'''. Pelvis is stabilised by support system. Feet supported (age dependent). | |||
* '''Head''' is central with eyes looking forward. The chin is neither protracted or retracted. | |||
* '''Shoulder girdle''' is neither protracted nor retracted. | |||
* '''Hands''' and '''arms''' are free from contact with own body or any external support. | |||
* '''Spinal profile''' should be normal for age with no joints at end of range. | |||
* '''Pelvis''' in neutral. | |||
* '''Hip''' and '''knee''' angles both at 90° | |||
* '''Feet supported''' if age appropriate. | |||
'''Important to remember: The head and body is to be kept in a neutral vertical posture both above and below manual support provided.''' | |||
== Reference<br> == | == Reference<br> == | ||
Revision as of 21:55, 22 April 2023
Original Editor - Lauren Heydenrych
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Objective
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Intended Population
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Method of Use[edit | edit source]
The child wears only a nappy or shorts as the trunk need to be clearly observed.
Child's position:
- Seated on a bench. Pelvis is stabilised by support system. Feet supported (age dependent).
- Head is central with eyes looking forward. The chin is neither protracted or retracted.
- Shoulder girdle is neither protracted nor retracted.
- Hands and arms are free from contact with own body or any external support.
- Spinal profile should be normal for age with no joints at end of range.
- Pelvis in neutral.
- Hip and knee angles both at 90°
- Feet supported if age appropriate.
Important to remember: The head and body is to be kept in a neutral vertical posture both above and below manual support provided.
Reference
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Evidence[edit | edit source]
Reliability[edit | edit source]
Validity[edit | edit source]
Responsiveness[edit | edit source]
Miscellaneous
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLzx1e2IQeQ accessed 22nd April
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMS4C6eDg6Y
