Three-dimensional or two-dimensional analysis of the biomechanics involved in sporting tasks can assist in prevention of injury and enhancing athletic performance.
Identification of abnormal movement mechanics provides physical therapists and Athletic trainers the ability to prescribe more accurate corrective exercise programs to prevent injury and improve exercise rehabilitation and progression following injury and assist in determining readiness to return to sport.
A good examination of joint movement, in addition to helping the physical therapist diagnose the patient's functional loss, can provide an objective criteria to determine the effectiveness of a treatment program.
[1][2] The LESS involves the scoring of 22 biomechanical criteria of the lower extremity and trunk, with the outcomes being associated with the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and patellofemoral injury.
Identification of biomechanical abnormalities in landing technique,[7][8] the effect of fatigue[9] and differences between gender [10] allow for more precise clinical exercise intervention[11] to reduce the risk of injury.
[14] The FMS tests can be a very useful tool to explore functional asymmetries of the musculoskeletal system and postural stability deficits.
The Romberg test evaluates static balance and it consists of maintaining a standing position with your feet together, arms at your sides and eyes closed.