NASM Movement Assessment Flashcards
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In the single-leg squat assessment, what is the primary compensation observed?
Answer: Knee moves inward (adduction/internal rotation)
The single-leg squat primarily assesses for the knee moving inward due to hip and knee dysfunction.
A knee that moves inward during the single-leg squat suggests overactivity in which muscles?
Answer: Adductor complex, TFL, and biceps femoris
Inward knee movement indicates overactive adductor complex, TFL, and biceps femoris.
Before performing a single-leg squat assessment, what should the client do?
Answer: Stand with hands on hips and eyes focused forward
The client stands with hands on hips, eyes forward, and foot pointing straight ahead before squatting on one leg.
The single-leg squat assessment primarily evaluates function in which plane of motion?
Answer: Frontal plane
The single-leg squat emphasizes frontal-plane stability at the hip and knee.
Knee valgus during single-leg squat is often linked to underactivity in which muscle?
Answer: Gluteus medius
An underactive gluteus medius fails to stabilize the hip, allowing knee valgus.
How many repetitions are typically performed per side during the single-leg squat assessment?
Answer: Up to 5 reps per side
The client performs up to 5 single-leg squats on each side while the trainer observes.
Which corrective flexibility technique would help address an overactive adductor complex found in the single-leg squat?
Answer: Self-myofascial release and static stretching of the adductors
Overactive adductors are addressed with SMR and static stretching in the inhibit and lengthen phases.