Step Grid Multi Cue Variations
Step Grid variations utilising multi cues (2 cues/repetition) in a 3×3 grid format. Variations: Double Step Return; Step & Reach.
Multi Cues: Number (grid, clock, freeform), Colour (4-square) and Shape app cues can be set to give multiple cues (2-5) of the same type per repetition. For example, both the Double Step Return and the Step & Reach exercises utilises 2 Colour cues per repetition.
Double Step Return. [0:00]
3×3 Grid double step/return to start, same side leg x2.
Number cue = corresponding grid marker/number; multi cues (2x cues/repetition).
Environment Constraints: Marker distance, grid size, pace.
Task Constraints: Same side leg x2; return to start between steps; alternating sides between repetitions.
Exercise Design Notes: Step/return with focus on weight transfer/return to start to challenge deceleration against gravity, directional agility; pace, grid size and marker distance adjusted to facilitate multi-directional stepping/ agility.
Regression/Progression: Range of motion, grid size, pace, multi-level stepping, stepping patterns, add load, add perturbation.
Step & Reach. [0.22]
3×3 Grid Step with contralateral hand reach to floor.
Number cue = Corresponding grid marker/number.
Foot to first number cue, hand to second number cue.
Environment Constraints: Marker distance, grid size, pace.
Task Constraints: Reach to floor with contralateral hand to stepping foot; self select stepping foot side, multiple steps allowed as needed.
Exercise Design Notes: Step with reach to ground to develop access to range of motion and strength required to reach down to floor with variable foot placement positions.
Regression/Progression: Step length, grid size, reach range, multi-level stepping, mixed stepping patterns, multi/mixed cues, add load, add perturbation.