Squat Pattern Assessment
Setup
Client standing, feet shoulder-width, toes slightly out (5-15 degrees). Arms out in front or across the chest. Camera: frontal + lateral views. Coach observes from multiple angles.
Cueing
Step 1: 'Squat down as deep as you comfortably can, like sitting in a chair.' Step 2: Repeat 3 times. Observe: feet (pronation, heel lift), knees (valgus collapse, tracking over toes), hips (depth, symmetry, lateral shift), trunk (forward lean, rotation), arms (compensatory reaching). Step 3: Score: 5 = full depth, symmetrical, no compensations. 4 = minor compensations (slight heel rise or knee valgus). 3 = moderate (significant knee valgus or trunk lean). 2 = major restrictions (cannot reach parallel). 1 = cannot perform safely.
Measurement
Scale 1-5. Additionally note all compensations observed as free text: 'knee-valgus-bilateral, heel-rise-right, trunk-forward-lean'.
Modality
FAQ
What muscles does Squat Pattern Assessment work?
Squat Pattern Assessment primarily targets the Full Body. It is classified as a professional-level assessment test.
How do you perform Squat Pattern Assessment correctly?
Client standing, feet shoulder-width, toes slightly out (5-15 degrees). Arms out in front or across the chest. Camera: frontal + lateral views. Coach observes from multiple angles. Step 1: 'Squat down as deep as you comfortably can, like sitting in a chair.' Step 2: Repeat 3 times. Observe: feet (pronation, heel lift), knees (valgus collapse, tracking over toes), hips (depth, symmetry, lateral shift), trunk (forward lean, rotation), arms (compensatory reaching). Step 3: Score: 5 = full depth, symmetrical, no compensations. 4 = minor compensations (slight heel rise or knee valgus). 3 = moderate (significant knee valgus or trunk lean). 2 = major restrictions (cannot reach parallel). 1 = cannot perform safely.
What equipment is needed for Squat Pattern Assessment?
Squat Pattern Assessment requires Assessment Kit. It is categorized as a Pattern Analysis assessment test.
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