Movement Paradigm Score 2.0
Total Possible Score: 25
Breathing Pattern
0 – Apical
2 – Mixed
4 – Diaphragmatic
Bracing
5 – Full intra-abdominal pressure that can be maintained while breathing
4 – Full intra-abdominal pressure that can not be maintained while breathing
3 – Moderate intra-abdominal pressure that can be maintained while breathing
2 – Moderate intra-abdominal pressure that can not be maintained while breathing
1 – Minimal ability create intra-abdominal pressure
0 – No ability create intra-abdominal pressure
Hinge pattern during sit test
4 – Hip Dominant
2 – Mixed
0 – Knee Dominant
Foot compensation during Hinge
2 – Feet remain flat.
1 – Toes lift off the ground.
0 – Heels lift off the ground.
Shoulder flexion creates spinal motion
Shoulder Flexion Test. Performed free standing. Patient instructed to keep elbows straight and palms up, and raise arms towards the ceiling. Clinician to observe both from the front and the side of the patient. Place your hand on the spine if necessary.
3 – None
2 – Minimal. Occurs past 150 degrees.
1 – Moderate. Occurs between 150 – 120 degrees.
0 – Severe. Occurs at less than 120 degrees.
Single leg balance is hip or knee dominant for elevation of leg
4 – Hip dominant
1 – Knee dominant
0 – Inability to balance
Lateral Flexion Compensation during Single Leg Stance
3 – No lateral flexion compensation
2 – Lateral flexion compensation on the left
2 – Lateral flexion compensation on the right
1 – Lateral flexion compensation on both legs
0 – Inability to balance
About the Author

Dr. Michael Quasney
Dr. Michael Quasney (Dr. Q) has been helping people for over 10 years. Initially, he worked in social services, specifically in therapeutic foster care, guiding foster children and teaching foster parents. After realizing a passion for movement, he became a personal trainer and quickly found that his patients were using his services to heal. An easy progression brought him to the University of Western States, graduating in 2015 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic.