Brain Balance

Brain Balance block · 10 measures

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Scan the Brain — front view

Athlete in shorts and a fitted shirt. Film standing still, then a 10-step walk toward and away from the camera, then the three screens.

How to film it

Athlete in shorts and a fitted shirt. Film standing still, then a 10-step walk toward and away from the camera, then the three screens.

Screen list is being refined with Dr. Jarod Burton — measures can be added here without changing anything else.

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What we measure in this block

Shoulder Height Difference

Left / right symmetry

76

+19

Above where most athletes this age sit. Stand tall, exhale fully, let the ribs settle over the pelvis.

Arm Internal / External Rotation

Left / right symmetry

78

+19

Above where most athletes this age sit. Thumbs forward, forearms relaxed, do not brace the shoulders back.

Bicep Flexion / Extension

Neurological screen

69

+24

Inconsistent rep to rep. Shake the arms out and let them hang without correcting them.

Foot Internal / External Rotation

Left / right symmetry

68

+22

Inconsistent rep to rep. Set the feet straight and feel pressure spread across the whole foot.

Wrist Flexion / Extension

Neurological screen

68

+18

Inconsistent rep to rep. Open the hand, thumb light on the index finger, jaw loose.

Gait Arm Swing

Left / right symmetry

66

+20

Inconsistent rep to rep. Walk normally, let the arms swing from the shoulder, do not drive them.

Gait Foot Rotation

Left / right symmetry

64

+14

Inconsistent rep to rep. Walk a straight line and let the toes point where you are going.

Eyes Closed Sway Test

Neurological screen

76

+28

Above where most athletes this age sit. Feet together, eyes closed, breathe slowly for 30 seconds.

Finger to Nose Test

Neurological screen

80

+23

Above where most athletes this age sit. Move at a steady speed — accuracy beats hurrying.

Finger Tapping

Neurological screen

68

+21

Inconsistent rep to rep. Tap as fast as you can while keeping every tap the same size.