R82_Examination_sheet_01_INT | R eserving our rights for printer’s error or discontinued products. Please find an updated edition on our website etac.com © All rights reserved. R82 | by Etac Alignment (PPAS) The Posture and Postural Ability Scale for assessment of postural ability in standing, sitting, supine and prone, followed by assessment of quality of posture in frontal and sagittal view. Level 1: Unplaceable in an aligned posture, Level 2 : Placeable in an aligned posture but needs support, Level 3: Able to maintain position when placed but cannot move, Level 4: Able to initiate flexion/extension of trunk, Level 5: Able to transfer weight laterally and regain posture, Level 6: Able to move out of position, Level 7: Able to move into and out of position. Quality of posture: Yes = 1, No = 0 points Standing Level (1-7) Sitting Level (1-7) Assessment of postural ability Supine Level (1-7) Prone Level (1-7) Standing Head midline Trunk symmetrical Pelvis neutral Legs separated and straight relative to pelvis Arms resting by side Weight evenly distributed Quality of posture - frontal view Sitting Head midline Trunk symmetrical Pelvis neutral Legs separated and straight relative to pelvis Supine Head midline Trunk symmetrical Pelvis neutral Legs separated and straight relative to pelvis Arms resting by side Arms resting by side Weight evenly distributed Weight evenly distributed Prone Head to one side Trunk symmetrical Pelvis neutral Legs separated and straight relative to pelvis Arms resting (elevated, mid-position) Weight evenly distributed Quality of posture - sagittal view Standing Sitting Supine Prone Head midline Head midline Head midline Trunk in neutral position Trunk in neutral position Trunk in neutral position Trunk in neutral position Pelvis neutral Pelvis neutral Pelvis neutral Pelvis neutral Hips extended Legs straight, hips/ knees extended Hips mid-position (90°) Legs straight, hips/ knees extended Knees extended Feet mid-position/flat Knees mid-position (90°) Feet resting in normal Arms resting (elevated, on floor position mid-position) Etac is a world Fe -l e e t m a i d d-p in os g itio d n/ e fla v t eloper of innovative assistive devices and Weight evenly distributed patient handling equ on ip flo m or ent. Since 1973, Weight evenly distributed Weight evenly distributed we have been committed to improving quality of life for the individual, family members and caregivers. Scoliosis The degree of scoliosis was noted according to the CPUP classification and graded as: For the intended purpose of the products and latest Scoliosis present? information, please visit www.etac.com NO Mild scoliosis: discreet curve visible only on thorough examination in forward bending. YES Moderate scoliosis: obvious curve in both upright and forward bending. Severe scoliosis: pronounced curve preventing upright position without external support . Reference: Rodby-bousquet (2014). Reference: Persson-Bunke et al (2015) - https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-015-0801-1 R82 A/S +45 79 68 58 88 R82@etac.com www.etac.com
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