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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

Duck and Pigeon Walk Without Stick

This exercise is to be performed without a stick to test and determine that the upper body can be independently operated separated from the lower body motor planning centers.

Frequency:

  • 1-2 x daily
  • Walking forward 20 feet in both positions
  • Walking backward 20 feet in both positions

Undesired reactions:

  • holding breath.
  • maintain arms in elbows straight position
  • wavering of the arms up or down or side to side etc.
  • toe curling
  • walking on the edge of the feet
  • the arms do not stay level with one another
  • hands or arms turn while walking.
  • upper body swaying
  • upper body bends forward or backward.
  • facial movements-clenched jaw, jaw moving, tongue sticking out.
  • legs too straight-knees are locked while walking.
  • legs too wide - like riding a horse
  • hips rotate or twist

Example of correct form