Deep Squat Test for the Hip

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Notes From a DPT Presentation

best bet in diagnosing FAI this group argues
75% sens
41% specificity
Better functionality than IROP

Max Squat

Notes From a DPT Presentation

For max squat?
arms up?
Full flexion - tightening lats, encourages pelvis to ant tilt, requiring more flexion in hip

Changing Hip Rotation

Notes From a DPT Presentation

IR squat?
Might be too sensitive (pain wise)
If they ER, can they do it better

Citation

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Deep Squat Test for the Hip. https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Examination/Tests and Measures/Lower extremity tests/Hip Tests/deep_squat_hip_test.html