Musculoskeletal Examination of the Runner – Part 2 Clinical Examination of the Runner: Assessment, Testing, Gait Correlations, and Corrections Jay Dicharry – MPT, SCS

Exercise Slides (Ch. 2)

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Bilateral Squat 2

Evaluate the preservation of a stable spine while extending the hips.

Ober 3

Evaluate the preservation of a stable spine while extending the hips.

 

             

       

Glut Med 4

Evaluate the preservation of a stable spine while extending the hips.

Glut Max 5

Prone hip extension (MMT) with knee flexion. The goal is to assess strength, and help the athlete avoid poor movement strategy.

Patella Position 7

Patella alta/baja position for patellar glide (tracking when swelling is present). Look for quad activation vs. co-contraction,

fat pad impingement, terminal extension, and possible fear avoidance.

 

             

       

Ankle Joint Mobility

8

Examine for Talocrual (anterior tightness) vs. heel chord tightness (posterior tightness).

1st Ray Dorsiflexion

9

Examine for Talocrual (anterior tightness) vs. heel chord tightness (posterior tightness).

Palpation of peroneals

Assess fibrosis as it relates to intrinsic foot stability deficits.