Do you suspect your patient to be uncoordinated? An excellent assessment to use for upper extremity coordination to determine a patient’s ability to judge distance or range of a movement is the Dysmetria Finger-to-nose test. Pop quiz! What are some diagnoses that would be appropriate for this test? Comment below! #PhysioU #physicaltherapy #DPT #DPTstudent #physiotherapist #sportsphysio #PT #PTA #rehab #specialtests #fitness #healthandwellness #mobility #movement #coordination #dysmetria #neurore

Chris - RMT & Fitness Coach at TruHealth & Wellness on Instagram: "The Proprioception Finger Test Most people think coordination is just strength, but a huge part of movement quality is proprioception. Proprioception is your brain’s ability to know where your body is in space without looking. This finger to finger drill (eyes closed) is a simple way to test how accurate your internal “body map” is. Why it matters: When proprioception is strong, you move smoother, react faster, and stay more stab