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Biomechanical Assessment Glossary

The terms coaches need to understand structural assessment. Each entry includes a definition, clinical significance, how AKMI measures it, and related biomechanical concepts.

52 terms

Pelvis

Anterior Pelvic Tilt Posterior Pelvic Tilt Lateral Pelvic Obliquity Hip Drop Pelvic Floor Function

Hip

Femoral Internal Rotation Trendelenburg Sign Femoral External Rotation Hip Flexion Hip Extension Hip Abduction Hip Adduction

Lower Leg

Tibial Torsion

Knee

Genu Valgum Genu Varum Q-Angle

Foot & Ankle

Pronation Supination Navicular Drop Dorsiflexion Plantarflexion Ankle Inversion Ankle Eversion

General

ROM (Range of Motion) Compensatory Pattern Motor Control Bilateral Asymmetry Kinetic Chain Functional Movement Core Stability Soft Tissue Tone

Shoulder

Scapular Winging Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder External Rotation Scapular Dyskinesis

Spine

Thoracic Kyphosis Lumbar Lordosis Cervical Lordosis Thoracic Rotation Anterior Head Carriage

Structural Pattern

Left AIC Pattern Right BC Pattern PEC Pattern Structural Pattern Classification

Respiratory

Zone of Apposition Infrasternal Angle Diaphragmatic Breathing Rib Flare

Assessment Test

Thomas Test Straight Leg Raise Gait Analysis Wall Angel

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