Movement interpretation of the trunk and shoulder

Abstract

Therapists observe movement, objectively analyze it, and explain it to other professions and patients. Movement is often recorded as time series. However, it may be difficult to express movement with the objective notation used for abnormal movement, when describing sports performance, and movement calling for artistry. Therefore, the interpretation of the movement that can be shared as an image has become clinically important. “Daruma otoshi” is an easy way of imaging human trunk motion. Thus, we think that it is clinically helpful to know this expression method. We also introduce a case who had difficulty in ballet performance and wanted to make use of understanding of the movement interpretation of the arms. This can teach the importance of movement interpretation, assisting the learning of movement interpretation for competition and the aspiration to artistry.