Comparison of Three Single Leg Weightbearing Tasks with Statistical Parametric Mapping

The single leg squat (SLS), forward step down (FSD), and lateral (LSD) are clinically reliable movement screens for identifying motion imbalances. current understanding the kinematic profiles of each task is limited to discrete time points such as peak knee flexion. However, analyses entire would better aid clinicians when selecting appropriate rehabilitation or screen purposes. study used Statistical Parametric Mapping ascertain differences in waveforms duration task. trunk, pelvis, hip, were analyzed sagittal frontal planes. Data variable from 0–100% movement. Primary findings indicated that FSD provoked a greater magnitude abduction than SLS LSD 26–66% generated greatest amounts pelvic, hip flexion entirety elicited least amount ipsilateral trunk lean (90–100%). Thus, may be optimal assessing plane injury risk, while has potential place increased demand on muscles hip.