Pitch Back
Occupational Therapy Intervention : Pitch Back
Documentation and Activity Rationale
The patient engaged in dynamic standing activity requiring the propulsion of weighted balls [ 16oz, 18oz, 20oz] from 8ft away to a pitchback altering between objects for recognition and enhancement of modulation ability. The task was performed 2×25 reps while alternating between right and left extremity enhancing BUE strength and range of motion, forearm strength, functional grasp/intrinsic strength, reaction time, force absorption through palm and wrist joint, balance, postural alignment, gross muscle stamina, and endurance for activity.
Grading Strategies
Grading Up:
- switch throwing and catching hand
- involve changes in head positioning (vestibular)
Grading Down:
- use a larger ball
- stand closer to the pitch back
Appropriate Diagnoses / Deficits
- decreased coordination
- s/p hand and/or wrist surgery
- CVA
- TBI
