wall push away test

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Paula March 5, 2015 0 Comments

fitness assessment

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I guess you can use this to assess strength and flexibility

Can you be more specific?

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Are you using it for someone deconditioned and unable to do a knee push up? Or are assessing shoulder function?

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It is for someone who cannot do a knee push up due to a knee injury. She now wants to focus on upper body strength.

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You can also have him do them on a bench to add some extra difficulty. If you have an access to a gym you can use a TRX or a Smith machine (set the bar to a level you think is doable by your client).

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Hi Paula,

It really depends on the client. If the client is obese I may use the wall as a first line of assessing and work from there simply to alleviate any issues of getting up and down. If not, I would have them perform a full pushup with a small incline like a bench or windowsill (or Smith machine bar as Harris mentioned) to alleviate any knee issues. It will make the exercise easier than a full pushup on the toes–because of the incline–but more difficult because it’s more body weight than being on the knees.

Another option is to simply start with some lighter free weights or body bar and perhaps a chest press to assess strength and form– and work up from there.

Christine

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