Which term from the Down syndrome priorities refers to maintaining stability around the trunk?

• A. WB through hands and feet
• B. Proximal
• C. Rotational control
• D. Righting and weight shifts

Answer: (B)

Proximal control describes stabilizing the trunk to create a solid base for limb movement. In Down syndrome priorities, achieving stability around the trunk is foundational because weak or hypotonic trunk muscles make it hard to sit, stand, and move with control; once a stable trunk is established, more dynamic, functional movements can develop more effectively. The other concepts describe related but different aspects: weight-bearing through the hands and feet targets how loading is distributed rather than the core stability itself; rotational control focuses on managing trunk rotation; and righting and weight shifts involve maintaining alignment and transitioning weight, which are important but build on an already stable trunk. So the term that best captures stability around the trunk is proximal.