2. Static Postural Assessment (static meaning without movement)
Postural assessment require observation of the kinetic chain (human movement system).
Kinetic Chain
Foot and Ankle
Knee
Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC)
Shoulders
Head and cervical spine

3. Static Posture: Kinetic Chain Checkpoints

4. Postural Distortion Syndrome
Pronation Distortion Syndrome Summary: Characterized by foot pronation (flat feet) and adducted and internally rotated knees (knocked knees).
Questions: 3, 4,17

5. Static Postural Assessment Pronation Distortion Syndrome:

6. Lower Crossed Syndrome:
A postural distortion syndrome characterized by an anterior tilt to the pelvis (arches lower back). Question(s): 27

7. Upper Crossed Syndrome Summary
A postural distortion syndrome characterized by a forward head and rounded shoulders.
Question(s): 36, 48

8. Overhead Squat Assessment
Purpose: This is designed to assess dynamic flexibility, core strength, balance, and overall neuromuscular control.

9. Overhead Squat Checkpoints
Question(s): 14, 15, 19, 22, 56, 57

10. Overhead Squat Checkpoints:

11. Single-Leg Squat Assessment
Purpose: This transitional movement assessment also assesses dynamic flexibility, core strength, balance, and overall neuromuscular control. (highly level performance assessment).

12. Checkpoints for the Single-Leg Squat
Questions: 13, 44, 58
Checkpoint
Compensation
Probable Overactive Muscles
Probable Underactive Muscles
Knee:
Move Inward
Adductor complex
Bicep femoris (short head)
Tensor fascia latae (TFL)
Vastus lateralis
Gluteus medius/maximus
Vastucsmedialis obliques VMO

13. Pushing Assessment:
Purpose: This assessment assesses movement efficiency and potential muscle imbalances during pushing movements.

14. Checkpoints for Pushing Assessment
Question(s): 47, 53

15. Pulling Assessment Purpose: To assess movement efficiency and potential muscle imbalances during pulling movements.

16. Checkpoints for the Pulling Assessment
Question(s): 8, 9

17. Davies Test
Purpose: This assessment measures upper extremity agility and stabilization. (May not be suitable for clients/athletes who lack shoulder stability.)

18. Shark Skill Test
Purpose: The is designed to assess lower extremity agility and neuromuscular control. (This assessment should be viewed as a progression from the single-leg squat and, as such, may not be suitable for all individuals.)

19. Rockport Walk Test

21. YMCA 3 Minute Step Test
What this measures: This test assesses your fitness level based on how quickly your heart rate recovers after exercise. The fitter you are, the quicker your heart rate will return to normal after exercise.
Scoring: Here are the age-adjusted standards based on guidelines published by YMCA.