A Biomechanical Review of the Squat Exercise: Implications for Clinical Practice
The squat is one of the most frequently prescribed exercises in the rehabilitative setting. Performance of the squat can be modified by changing parameters such as stance width, foot rotation, trunk position, tibia position, and depth. An understanding of how the various squatting techniques can inf...
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North American Sports Medicine Institute
2024-04-01
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| description | The squat is one of the most frequently prescribed exercises in the rehabilitative setting. Performance of the squat can be modified by changing parameters such as stance width, foot rotation, trunk position, tibia position, and depth. An understanding of how the various squatting techniques can influence joint loading and muscular demands is important for the proper prescription of this exercise for various clinical conditions. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to discuss how the biomechanical demands of the squat can be influenced by various modifiable parameters. General recommendations for specific clinical conditions are presented.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ae55b651001a403aacc6377e2579d0d42025-02-11T20:30:12ZengNorth American Sports Medicine InstituteInternational Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2159-28962024-04-01194A Biomechanical Review of the Squat Exercise: Implications for Clinical PracticeRachel K StraubChristopher M PowersThe squat is one of the most frequently prescribed exercises in the rehabilitative setting. Performance of the squat can be modified by changing parameters such as stance width, foot rotation, trunk position, tibia position, and depth. An understanding of how the various squatting techniques can influence joint loading and muscular demands is important for the proper prescription of this exercise for various clinical conditions. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to discuss how the biomechanical demands of the squat can be influenced by various modifiable parameters. General recommendations for specific clinical conditions are presented. # Level of Evidence 5https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.94600 |
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