You are working with a 36 year-old schoolteacher who is referred to outpatient therapy due to a progressive cerebellar disease resulting in significant ataxia.She displays difficulty maintaining (holding) the quadruped position when transitioning from the floor to chair.Which of the following interventions would you employ FIRST to increase her stability in all fours?

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Alternating isometrics with approximation is the most appropriate intervention to increase stability in the quadruped position. This technique involves applying resistance alternately in opposite directions while maintaining the body part in a constant position, combined with approximation (downward pressure) to enhance joint stability and proprioceptive feedback, which is crucial for a patient with ataxia and difficulty in maintaining positions due to cerebellar disease.

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