One Leg Stance and Cross Midline Tap Group | Occupational Therapy Intervention
Group Therapy Intervention – Balance
Occupational Therapy Intervention : Group Therapy Intervention
Documentation and Activity Rationale
The patient engaged in LE dynamic balance activity designed to promote neuronal excitation, brain plasticity, interhemispheric communication, balance, agility, visualization, and stability. Alternating toe taps were completed invoking crossing midline using a visual target to ensure maximum range and visual perceptual skills, BUE cross midline, internal rotation, adduction > outside BOS. 15 reps were completed per LE.
Grading Strategies
Grading Up:
- integrate dual-tasking
- utilize directional component (e.g. “tap you left foot 3 times and your right foot 2 times)
Grading Down:
- allow for one-handed support (e.g. a chair/non-wheeled walker)
Appropriate Diagnoses / Deficits
- Balance deficits
- Memory Changes
- CVA
- TBI