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Muscular Strength/Endurance/Power Composite is a weighted-average of your results on all muscular strength, endurance and power tests completed during a performance evaluation. Postural Alignment Correct spinal alignment is advantageous to performance and should be a goal for everyone, not just athletes, to help prevent injury and disease as we age. The exercise program created for you highlight areas that require attention. Back Extensor Endurance Recent meta-analysis of hundreds of research studies on core strength indicate that Back Extensor Endurance, and it's' relationship to other muscle groups, is a key factor in preventing and reducing back pain in all populations. Torso Flexion Endurance Muscular endurance measured in seconds of the Rectus Abdominus and hip flexors. Torso Flexion Endurance Ratio This ratio compares your Rectus Abdominus and Hip Flexors Muscular Endurance time to your Back Extensor Endurance time. This ratio is a strong predictor of chronic or overuse injury. Side Bridge Endurance Muscular endurance of the Obliques, Serratus Anterior, Quadratus Lumborum and TVA. All part of the "core", these muscles must be strong to prevent injury and maintain balance and stability. Side Bridge Endurance Ratio This ratio compares your Side Bridge Endurance time to your Back Extensor Endurance time. Poor ratio's are a strong predictor of chronic or overuse injury. Hip Flexor Strength Strong hip flexors are imperative to swimmers to generate maximum force during kicks and to reduce muscle strains in this area. Hip Extensor Strength Hip extensors are used to extend your thigh backwards or posterior in relation to your torso. Imbalances on either side will greatly affect performance.. Shoulder "Pull Stroke" This test measures the sport-specific strength of the popular "pull" critical to strong swimming performance. Quadriceps Strength Critical in most every sport, certain muscles in this group affect performance in the hip and knee joints.
VMO Break Strength The Vastus Medialis is one of four muscles comprising the Quads. This muscle in particular helps stabilize the kneecap to prevent various knee injuries. Trendelenburg Test This test is used to determine strength in the Gluteus Medius muscle, which must be very strong to ensure overall core stength and stability. It is very important for stabilization when landing on one leg following a sport related jump. Hip Extensor Strength Hip extensors are used to extend your thigh backwards or posterior in relation to your torso. Critical for a strong kick, imbalances on either side will greatly affect performance. Hamstrings Strength The hamstrings is actually three separate muscles comprising the hamstring group. Strong hamstrings will help prevent muscle strains and must be quite strong for swim performance. Shoulder Press Strength This test determined strength in the overhead shoulder press at the beginning of the movement and is an indicator of overall shoulder girdle strength. |
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