Supine to Prone Leading with Lower Body

  • Patient is prone with arms and legs slightly abducted and head in neutral.
  • Ask patient to roll over onto her back using her right leg only.
  • The patient should keep the right leg straight if possible.
  • The upper body should not contribute to the roll.
  • Evaluate for quality, ease of movement, respiration, synergy and ability to complete the roll.
  • Repeat to the opposite side leading with the left leg
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