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Balance Test

Balance Squat

The test is used to provide a qualitative assessment of neuromuscular control of the lumbo-pelvic complex and knee stability.

Description

The Balance Squat test is a single-legged squat test conducted in the position of single leg stance. It involves 3 consecutive squats each with the left and the right leg. The best squat is evaluated. Hands shall rest on the hip during squats. The test places an advanced proprioceptive demand on the lower body. The goal is to maintain a stable position of the foot, the upper body and the knee during squats.

Test Preparation

Wear sports clothing and shoes

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Wear sports clothing and shoes

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Contraindication

Squat movement on both legs not mastered successfully

Increased surface temperature on injured structure

Increased pain in the lower limbs”

Squat movement on both legs not mastered successfully

Increased surface temperature on injured structure

Increased pain in the lower limbs”

Equipment

No equipment needed

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Application Area

Return to Sports

Test Procedure

1

Prepare for 1st Leg

Start standing straight on both legs
Put your hands on the hips
Get on one leg of choice
In case of an injury start with your healthy leg
Your free leg is stretched out!

2

Start

Hold the position over the countdown
Squat on START

3

Squat Down

Squat down until your knee is flexed 45°
Hands remain on the hips
Keep the torso engaged and free leg straight
Minimize postural movement
Do not touch the floor with your free leg, unless needed for stabilization

4

Mind Body Position

Keep your knee centered and behind your toes
Do not bend your upper body sideways
Upper body remains parallel to tibia in sagital view
Left and right thighs stay parallel
Stance foot is kept on the ground
Ankle joint of your free leg 90°

5

Squat Up

Push back up through your heel
Engage glutes and quadriceps as you go up

6

Repeats 1st Leg

Repeat 2 times to perform 3 squats in total

7

Prepare for 2nd Leg

Get back to original start position
Put your hands on the hips
Switch to single leg stance with other leg

8

2nd Leg Repeats

Attend to start instructions
Squat on START
Keep your hands on the hips
Perform 3 squats in total

9

Stop

Get back to original start position and stand still
The test is completed on TEST COMPLETED

10

Additional

Enter coach-reported outcomes
Enter self-reported outcomes
Enter notes
Assign labels