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Semi Tandem Forward Back Shift

Forward / Back Shift

AM-FB-06

Setup / stance
One foot slightly ahead of the other
Clinical focus
Narrow-base AP control
Patient instruction
Stand with one foot slightly in front of the other. Shift your body forward toward the front target, return to center, then shift backward toward the back target while keeping both feet in place.
Therapist cue
“Stay centered between both feet.”
Primary metrics
AP shift control, stance stability
Progression / regression
Return to normal stance / full tandem
Safety / guarding
Guard closely
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