Bilateral Coordination

(Occupational Therapy) Bilateral coordination is described as using both sides of the body (arms and/or legs) to complete an activity or task. Occupational therapists address bilateral coordination as it relates to an individual's daily activities. Some examples of tasks requiring bilateral coordination include: holding food while cutting with a knife, crawling on the floor while playing with toys, holding a backpack while pulling the zipper, stabilizing a cup while pouring a beverage.

(Physical Therapy) The ability to use both sides of your body at the same time and making them do the same or opposite thing.

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