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 This section describes the steps that should be followed in order to perform these tests. 

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Overhead Squat

The objective of this assessment is to observe for total body neuromuscular efficiency, integrated functional strength, functional flexibility.

 

Procedure:

  1. Subject should lift a barbell with no weights over their head.

  2. A fitness professional  experienced with this test should record in the Lexabean software the following information. These are all Yes/No check boxes - so entering this data should be quick and easy. Where appropriate - the left and right side are entered separately.

  • For both the left and right feet: Foot Flattens; Foot turns outward; Heel of foot rises, Knee Buckle Inward, Knees Buckle outward.

  • Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex:  Asymmetrical Weight Shift; Low back arches; Low Back Rounds; Abdomen Protrudes;

  • Upper body: Arms Fall Forward; Elbows flex; Shoulder Abduction; Shoulder Protraction; Shoulder Elevation; Scapulae Winging; Forward head.

 

  
 
Gait: Treadmill Walking

The objective of this assessment is to gather general information regarding a subjects dynamic posture. This should be used for a general warm up of approximately five minutes.

Procedure:

  1. Subject should be walking at a comfortable pace on a treadmill.

  2. A fitness professional  experienced with this test should record in the Lexabean software the following information. These are all Yes/No check boxes - so entering this data should be quick and easy. Where appropriate - the left and right side are entered separately.

  • Legs: Foot flattens, foot turns outward, knees buckle inward, knees buckle outward.

  • Upper Body:   Asymmetrical weight shift, low back arches, abdominal  protrudes, shoulder protraction, should elevation, forward head.