Framework Overview
Conduct a baseline observation to establish what is already working, what compensations are already present, and what movement quality exists at starting load.
- Posture and alignment in halt and walk
- Load distribution front/back and side to side
- Breathing pattern and muscle tension
- Rider's own awareness of their position or feel
- What the rider does when you ask for transitions
- How the rider responds to increased movement demand
- What compensations appear under load
- Whether the rider seeks feedback or assumes they know