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ANVA FlowBeginner

Side Shift Tap

Weight Shift

AF-WS-02

Setup / stance
Feet hip-width, upright trunk
Clinical focus
Weight acceptance with opposite foot unloading
Patient instruction
“Put your weight on one leg. Let the other foot become light, then gently tap its toes on the floor out to the side and bring it back.”
Therapist cue
Load first, tap second.
Primary metrics
Shift quality, tap control, symmetry
Progression / regression
Smaller tap / larger tap
Safety / guarding
Chair nearby if needed
Side Shift Tap · ANVA Balance