Test: Wall Test

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Have the patient stand with feet flat on the ground, heels about 2-6 inches away from the wall. Put the back flat against the wall, even though only the scapula, buttocks and back of the head will touch. With the head against the wall have the patient tuck in the chin. The examiner will check the distance between the lower back and the wall, and the neck and the wall. An inch or two at the low back and two inches at the neck are indications of excellent posture.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Wall Posture Test

Criteria

• Easily stand against a wall with space at the low back and neck

Measurement

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LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail