"Utilizing a tool such as the overhead squat test, along with conventional assessment techniques, will allow the clinician working with athletes to have a better understanding of how their athletes function. Understanding and employing this paradigm will also create a consistent approach to treating musculoskeletal dysfunction in an athletic population." Chris Hirth, MS, ATC, PT, PES, University of North Carolina
Research has shown that observation of human movement can be used to develop strategies for injury prevention and enhanced athletic performance. Given this, new research shows that an observation of movement using the Overhead Squat Test may carry the reliability necessary to help clinicians determine the best, integrated therapeutic plan to keep athletes in the game. The overhead squat is one of the most valuable assessments you can do with your patients. This single movement divulges crucial information about your client’s mobility and stability in the kinetic chain.
The assessment tests for bilateral symmetrical mobility and stability of the hips, knees and ankles. When combined with the hands held overhead, this test also assesses bilateral symmetrical mobility of the shoulders, as well as extension of the thoracic spine. In my next blog I will present assessment tools for the overhead squat.
Learn more about strength training at my Stability Ball Training workshops and Foam Rolling Workshop accredited for Massage Therapists and Personal Trainers across Canada http://www.gaiaadventures.com/Workshops.html
Let's connect at info@gaiaadventures.com.
Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures, Kinesiologist, Workshops
www.gaiaadventures.com
Stability Ball Workshop (basic 2 day) Calgary March 23, 24, Advanced Body Ball Workshop Calgary March 25, MTAA approved.
Foam Rolling Workshop (1 day) Vancouver Feb 25, Advanced Body Ball Workshop Vancouver (1 day) Feb 26. CECs
No comments:
Post a Comment