Initially I use a lunge test. Look at the difference in distance right to left, look at ability to smoothly return to stating position without deviations. You can also look at Lateral lunge for frontal plane and then rotational lunge for transverse plane. I also use a hop and stick test. Hop for distance and stick the landing and hold for five seconds, repeat with the other leg. They should be able to absorb ankle/knee/hip.
The Functional Path is a path that had been traveled many times before but had fallen out of use in favor of smoother paved roads that promised faster and easier results. Seeking to follow and better define the functional path is a continuing journey, fortunately it is a journey that many have traveled before. Functional Path training is getting back to the basics of movement. It is learning to tune into the body and it’s inherent wisdom to produce rhythmic flowing movement.
Don't forget checking for the "corkscrew" effect of the involved leg. It is a reliable indicator of force reduction issues, in the lower extremity as well as the upper.
ReplyDeleteCould you elaborate on that Joe, please? thanks.
ReplyDeleteCorkscrew refers to femoral adduction & internal rotation, tibial abduction & internal rotation. With regards to the upper extremity, same side weak rhomboids, lats, contralateral spinal rotatoris.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Joe. That is a great way to describe the action.
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