Static posture assessment screen of athletes: benefits and considerations
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science
RAS ID
6000
Abstract
There is an emerging trend within the strength and conditioning profession to identify and correct the faulty movement patterns of athletes before any substantial strengthening of muscle is undertaken. Strength and conditioning professionals in some cases fail to recognize the relationship between static posture and dynamic movement ability. This review will inform the reader of the prognostic value of screening static posture before assessing an athlete's movement ability. The characteristics of optimal standing posture are reviewed with supporting biomechanical rationale. Sport-specific populations are reviewed, and the benefits and consequences of “sport-specific postures” are discussed.
DOI
10.1519/SSC.0b013e318187e241
Comments
Kritz, M. F., & Cronin, J. (2008). Static posture assessment screen of athletes: benefits and considerations. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 30(5), 18-27.
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