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Upper-Lower Connectivity
Upper-Lower Connectivity
Upper-Lower movement is the coordination between the upper body (arms, shoulders, chest) and the lower body (hips, legs, feet).
Movement becomes easier when the upper and lower body are supporting each other.
Graphic above inspired by Making Connections (Hackney, 2002). Illustration of upper-lower. Illustration created by the author using Procreate (2026).
Upper-Lower Support in Daily Activities
Walking while swinging the arms
Carrying items while walking
Climbing stairs
Getting in and out of a chair
Maintaining balance
Upper body: expressive, exploratory
Illustration of upper body musculature. Adapted from Anatomy and Physiology 2e by OpenStax, CC BY 4.0. Re-illustrated and modified by the author using Procreate (2026).
Lower body: stabilizing, force-generating
Illustration of lower body musculature. Adapted from Anatomy and Physiology 2e by OpenStax, CC BY 4.0. Re-illustrated and modified by the author using Procreate (2026).
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When the lower body provides grounding and support, the upper body can move with greater ease and expression.
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