Anterior Scoot
Description & Directions
"Move forward 2 inches without using your arms."
Have the patient move back to the starting position on the bed. Use the tape measure to ensure 2 inches of movement. Assign a score.
Anterior Scoot Scoring
| Score | Description | Selected Example |
| 4 | Independent | Performance normal. |
| 3 | Verbal cues/increased time | Unsafe movement requiring cues to slow down, but can complete the task. |
| 2 | Upper extremity support | Cannot complete the task, even on 2nd or 3rd attempt, unless they use their hand(s). |
| 1 | Needs assistance | Max A needed to complete the scoot. |
| 0 | Dependent | Requires total assist to complete task. |
Common questions about Anterior Scoot
- I only need to assist the patient for the last part of the scoot. How do I score them? Patient's don't get partial credit for performance. In this instance, the patient would score 1 Needs Assistance with the level of assistance recorded.
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