Table 1.
Single Leg Squat | |
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Good | Poor |
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1. Overall Impression | |
Smooth, good-quality movement General control Controlled change-over between repetitions Ease of movement |
Staggered movement Increased speed to attempt to control movement Effort to control movement Trunk “wobble” |
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2. Weight Transfer | |
Minimal translation of centre of mass Upright trunk |
Discernible translation of centre of mass Trunk leaning forward or to side Extended time to transfer |
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3. Lumbar Spine & Pelvic Alignment | |
Minimal movement in all three planes Frontal plane: ASIS level Sagittal plane: minimal A-P tilt, rotation Lateral view: stable lordosis, minimal trunk flexion |
Discernible movement with pelvis tilting up or down, rotating toward or away from weightbearing leg, tilting in anterior or posterior direction Lumbar lordosis increasing or trunk flexion occurring |
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4. Leg Alignment | |
Minimal movement out of the starting plane of movement. This takes into account the alignment of the limb, influenced by pelvic width, and Q angle at the knee | Discernible movement out of the starting plane of movement |
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5. Foot Alignment | |
Neutral foot position—remains stable during movement | Excessive pronation of foot during squat descent Externally rotated starting position of lower leg/foot |