Quantitative estimation of squat-test for the screening of physical integrity in athletes

The occurrence of injuries in athletes can lead to prolonged periods of inactivity, required for recovery, rehabilitation, and, at worse, to the persistence of functional limitations. An early identification of altered biomechanical conditions, which might lead to injury, could allow an early rehabilitation, preventing the following possible injury, without completely stopping the training. The squat is a multi-articular movement used ,[1], [2] and [3], and in recovery therapy. A test based on the execution of squat with different controlled arms positions was recently proposed for the screening of altered biomechanical conditions in athletes. However, no quantitative validation of the test was provided and no direct association was found between specific altered physical conditions and relevant indicators