Postural Restoration Institute Practice Test

In Standing Wall Supported Reach, the arms should reach forward at the same angle as which body part?

The arms should reach forward at the same angle as the hips. The arms should reach forward at the same angle as the trunk. The arms should reach forward at the same angle as the thighs. The arms should reach forward at the same angle as the shoulders.

Correct Answer:

The arms should reach forward at the same angle as the thighs.

Explanation:

The movement is driven by the lower body so the forward reach stays stable and balanced. The arms should move to meet the thigh angle, so the reach is produced by hip and knee positioning rather than bending the trunk or hitching the shoulders. When the arm angle mirrors the thigh angle, the pelvis and rib cage stay stacked and the spine stays neutral, minimizing compensations. Reaching with the trunk, hips, or shoulders would shift load away from the legs and create unwanted spinal or rib flare, whereas matching the thigh angle keeps the pattern cohesive and controlled.

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