ARM SWING Flashcards
1
Q
what are the planes examined for arm swing?
A
frontal plane
sagittal plane
transverse plane
2
Q
what are the considerations for frontal plane examination? indicates?
A
arm swing should be symmetrical
one arm should not swing differently from the other
-indcates balance problem or possible neurologic manifestation
3
Q
what are the considerations for sagittal plane examination?
A
symmetrical arm swing
normal arm swing is 2/3 anterior to a line representing the frontal plane through the body and 1/3 posterior to that line
4
Q
what are the considerations for transverse plane examination?
A
symmetrical arm swing
should rotate with the same shoulder and opposite hip
-as right leg extends for heel contact, left arm should swing forward
