Saskia Baltrusch

77 Chapter 3 TASK 8: Ladder climbing Equipment: - Stopwatch - Free standing ladder Outcome measures: - Performance time (s) - Perceived task difficulty (VAS scale) - Discomfort (VAS scale) Protocol: The starting position is an upright standing, with both feet on the floor and both hands on the ladder. On our cue, the subject climbs up the ladder, the final positon being with both feet on the 6th step (which should be clearly marked). Then climbing down in the same manner, the final position being the same as the starting position of the first part. Instruction to subject: Climb the ladder as fast as possible. You should reach the 6th step (indicate it) with your feet. Pause at the top, then climb down on our cue (demonstrate the task). 3