Test: MultiSegmental Rotation

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Patient stands with feet together and arms at sides. The patient is instructed to rotate the body (head, shoulders, trunk, and hips) as far as possible to the left. Repeat the process for the right side was well. A passing test will include: 1. The pelvis rotates more than 50 degrees 2. Shoulders rotate 50 degrees more than pelvis 3. Height is maintained 4. Spine stays in alignment with central plumb line from starting position. Observe the symmetry and uniformity of motion of each segment as they move. Ensure that hypermobility in an area is not accounting for a proper gross amount of motion.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Stand with feet together and rotate to either side as far as possible

Criteria

• Hips rotate
• Uniform spine motion

Measurement

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail