Thank you for taking your time out of your busy schedule and welcome to the Ability Performance Test. If you are reading this and doing these test, that means you care about your body, performance and well being. This is a 33 point system testing the function of your muscles, range of motion, flexibility and the ability to perform simple task. Whether it is reaching for an item in the supermarket or squatting down to pick something up, you want to make sure that you have the ability to perform these tasks without much effort. The ability test in this packet are meant to teach you how to properly move and avoid future injuries. In this packet you will discover the imbalances that you may have. Poor motor control, tight tissue and incorrect movement may lead to injury.
One of the movements that is analyzed heavily is the back squat which necessitates coordinated firing of numerous muscle groups. The proficiency of the back squat can translate into many everyday tasks that you do which include carrying objects and lifting.
The purpose of this packet it to seek and find your dysfunctions and learn how to correct them. The exercises and stretches in this packet should be in conjunction with soft tissue therapy from a trusted provider. Doing these stretches and exercises alone without soft tissue work will not give you optimal performance. The packet covers the following common faults during working out.
Can you touch your chin to your chest?
Can you touch your chin to your clavicle?
Can you touch the bottom of your opposite shoulder blade? (Internal Rotation)
Can you touch the top of your opposite shoulder blade? (External Rotation)
Do you have adequate shoulder flexion?
How is your posture when standing upright?
Do you have a weak glut medius?
Flexion………………………………………………………………………………………..60
Extension…………………………………………………………………………………….61
Right Rotation……………………………………………………………………………..63
Left Rotation……………………………………………………………………………….66
Does your trunk go over your shin bones when you squat?
Does your butt not go below your knee when you squat?
Do your heels come up when you squat?
Do your toes come up when you squat?
Do your knees turn in when you squat?
Do you pronate when you squat?
Do you have the “Butt Wink” when you squat?
Feet Go Out or Supinate
Do your knees go past your toes when you squat?
Does your weight shift when you squat?
Do you have good ankle mobility?
Do you have good hip flexion?
Do you have proper balance?
Navicular Arch Drop ( come into the office do determine this)
Leg Length (come into the office to determine this)
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