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Kinesiology: Movement Analysis ProjectJamie ThompsonTuesday/Thursday 12:25pm- 1:30pmInformationName: Jamie Thompson Birth Date:06/07/1992 Gender: FAge: 21 Height: 69.5 in Weight: 152 lbs BMI: 22.2 176.53 cm68.946 kgPhysical History ReviewPlease answer questions with detail and if no answer is available write “None.”Current sporting activity: Track and FieldList any medical conditions or diseases that limit or affect bodily movement: NoneList current or previous injuries that affect movement:I sprained my right ankle in 2011 while doing hurdle drills. List activities that you have or do participate in that require more than an average amount of movement (ex. Sports, exercise, etc)I have done track for 9 years. I’m currently on the Women’s Rowan Track and Field team. Also I have played volleyball for 3 years.Please describe your occupation and the activities involved: My occupation is a full-time student. I do participate on the Rowan Women’s Track and Field team.Please list past surgeries:NoneDo you suffer from joint or muscle related pain? Please describe:Tendonitis in my right knee.Movement GoalsImprove flexibility in my hipsImprove running form (cheek to cheek)Fast feet in between hurdlesInitial SummaryReviewing my demographics, movement goals, and physical history, I’ve come to the conclusion that my height and weight are both within normal limits for my current age of 21. My calculated BMI of 22.2 also put me in the normal weight category. I am a runner for the Rowan track team and I can improve the speed of my steps in-between each hurdle. The quicker my steps are the faster my time will be in my hurdle events. Having good posture and running form are key elements for reaching maximal performance. Improving my running form will also help reduce the tendinitis in my knee and strengthen it. I have a good trail leg when going over the hurdles, but putting these all these elements together will improve my athletic performance.MotionDegree of MotionNormal ROM?RightLeftRightLeftCervical RegionFlexionExtensionRotationLateral Flexion556590458545YesNoYesYesYesYesShoulder RegionAbductionFlexionExtensionInternal RotationExternal Rotation170170506590170170455090YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoYesKnee Region(90-90)Knee Flexion (Passive ROM)01450145YesYesYesYesHip RegionFlexionExtensionExternal RotationInternal RotationAbductionAdduction11030453545201053045354025YesYesYesYesYesNoYesNoYesNoRange Of Motion AnalysisCervical Lateral FlexionGlenohumeral FlexionHip FlexionHip ExternalRotationCervical ExtentionGlenohumeral AbductionHip AbdutionKnee Flexion Cervical RotationGlenohumeral Internal RotationHip AdductionGlenohumeral ExtensionHip ExtensionGlenohumeral External RotationHip Internal RotationOverall my range of motion is, normal. I just have to work on my Hip Region to increase my flexibility. Increasing my flexibility in my hips region, will help me perform my goal. Flexion and extension in my hips play a huge role. I need to decrease my time in between the hurdles and also correct my running form. Overhead Squat Analysis Subject’s Name:___________ Assessor’s Name:____________ Date: Oct. 18, 2012Anterior ViewKnees Align with foot: YesNoIf no, which one RL Both which way valgus varus Feet Face Forward: Yes No If no, which one R L Both which way abduct adductSagittal ViewNormal Forward Flexion: Yes NoNormal Lumbar Lordosis: Yes No If no, excessive lordosis or reduced lordosisArms Remain in Line: Yes No, arms fall forward Posterior ViewFeet Evert: Yes NoHeels Rise Off Floor: Yes NoAsymmetrical Shift: Yes No If yes which side R L ANTERIOR LATERAL POSTERIOR For the squat over head squat analysis I had to complete three squats from three different views which include anterior view, later view and posterior view. Looking over the three different squats I will discuss any dysfunctions or abnormalities that shoes in each view. This will help me know what needs to be improved to prevent injuries or anything of that nature.Assessing my anterior view, I am looking at the foot/ankle and my knee alignment. Looking at my feet I noticed that they have alight eversion and is mostly the left foot. My knees come in a little in my squat position, causing a valgus force medially. This can mean that my hip adductors are over active, which is what is causing my knees to go in. This could also mean that my gluteus medius is under active and I can correct this by stretching out my hip adductors.Looking at my lateral view, I am looking for any abnormalities with my shoulders and lumbar spine. I have a normal forward flexion. My lumbar lordosis appears to be caving in, meaning that I have an excessive lordotic curve and an over active anterior tilt. My arms are symmetrical to each other and remain in line. Lastly, looking at my posterior view I am observing my hips and heels of the foot. Foot eversion and rising heels are noticeable along with an asymmetrical shift the right. Heels coming off the floor can mean that your quads are stronger than your posterior chain which can lead to stress on my knees that causes plantar fasciitis. I can try to prevent this by curling my toes up causing the weight to automatically shift to the center of my feet. Gait AnalysisStance PhaseHeel StrikeMy heel comes in contact with the treadmill supinating and continuously everting. The right foot is externally rotating my right leg. The front foot (left) is slightly abducted and also everting.Stance PhaseLoadingFollowing supination from Heel Strike, the left foot immediately moves into pronation while the leg internally rotates. Knees and hips seem to be in line with no signs of pelvic tiltStance PhaseMid-stanceAs the right foot begins to move forward, my center of gravity is placed on my left foot. Much of the weight is distributed to the medial side of my right foot.Stance PhaseToe-offNext the foot moves back into supination giving it the ability to push off the ground. The leg and foot externally rotates in order to go into supination.Swing PhaseInitial swingStrength from the hip flexors is required to bring the left leg forward as the weight begins to become centered over the right foot.Swing PhaseMid-swingThe inertia of the leg drives the leg forward preparing for the final phase of the gait. At this point the left leg externally rotates and the right foot pronatesSwing PhaseTerminal SwingThe heel of the left foot touches the ground landing in a supinated position with the leg externally rotated. The cycle is now repeated.Corrective ExercisesAfter examining my posture, overhead squat, range of motion, and gait, there have been certain dysfunctions that are restrictive towards my flexibility and other important areas of health and fitness. These limiting factors can be corrected with minor adjustments in daily activity and the help of corrective exercises. The following are is where I have the most concern:Corrective Exercises for Abdominopelvic Hip Region External hip stretch Internal hip stretchConsidering the abdominopelvic hip region is the most important, but yet often underactive section of the body, it is likely that I will have problems in this area. After looking over the overhead squat analyses earlier in the report, the posterior view shows that I have an asymmetrical shift while in the squat position. An asymmetrical shift can be explained by a weak gluteus and other abductor complex muscles. An exercise that will help strengthen the gluteus medius is seated leg abductions or leg abductions using an ankle strap connected to a low pulley. By strengthening the abductor complex, the muscles will become more active in the squat position ensuing in less of a shift. The exercise should be performed for 3 sets of 12 to 15 repetitions per foot with 30 seconds of rest between each set. The next dysfunction is to increase flexibility through external rotation; I must lie in the supinated position on my stomach. Flex the knee to 90 degrees and externally rotate the hip, hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds. Perform 3 sets resting 30 seconds between each set. For increased flexibility for the internal rotators, place the body in the pronated position (on the back) and place the ankle of the leg you are looking to stretch over the contralateral knee. I will flex the contralateral hip by moving the tibia of the leg I am stretching closer to the contraleteral shoulder, hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds. Each exercise should be performed on both legs, external rotations, for 3-4 sets. I also had a poor Range of Motion through flexion and extension of my hips. Through hamstring and hip flexor stretching, a more normal ROM can be acquired. To stretch the hamstrings, I will first flex the hip of the leg being stretched, resting the ankle on a chair or table. Next I will flex the trunk until there is mild discomfort in the hamstrings, holding the stretch for 20-30 seconds. This will create greater ROM during hip flexion. To increase ROM during hip extension, I must stretch my hip flexors. An exercise to do this would be by getting on one knee and then resting the knee of the leg I am stretching on the ground and flexing the other knee propelling the top half of the body forward while the knee on the ground stays in place. Hold this stretch for 20-30 seconds. Perform 3 sets resting 30 seconds in between sets.The final problem that I have is abduction of the left foot. This abduction is caused by an over-active lateral head of the Gastrocnemius, Soleus, and Bicep Femoris and under-active medial head of Gastrocnemiusm and Medial Hamstrings. One exercise that will help strengthen the medial Gastrocenemius is calf raises with feet slightly abducted. To also fix this, I must stretch the lateral Gastrocnemius. An exercise to help with this is calf stretches against the wall with feet adducted. Hip flexor stretch Hamstring stretch Corrective Exercises for Upper ExtremitiesOne of the most common areas for injury is in the shoulder/shoulder girlde of the body. With proper exercise mechanics, stretching and strengthening of certain muscles, and better posture, problems may be easily fixed. My shoulder/shoulder girdle meets the required ROM. In order to keep this range of motion in the left shoulder joint, I must stretch my latissimus dorsi. The stretching in the latissimus dorsi will allow greater range of motion in the glenohumeral joint. A stretch that will help lengthen the latisimuss dorsi is the doorway frame stretch. By running the arm vertical to the door frame and slowly walking forward, a mild stretch can be felt in the latissimus dorsi. I make sure I don’t walk too far to cause an injury and overstretching. Latissimus Dorsi StretchThe next set of muscles to be focused on will be the muscles that concentrate on internal rotation of the shoulder joint (subscapularis, pec major, latissimus dorsi, etc.). The rotation of the humerous causes internal rotation of the shoulder. In order to stretch the supraspinartus and subscapularis, an exercise called Apley’s Scratch Stretch can be used. In the Apley’s Scratch Stretch, I would place my hand behind my back with the anterior part of the hand resting on the back. Hand should reach inferior angle of contralateral scapula. Reach the other hand over the ipsilateral shoulder; should reach the ipsilateral scapula. Perform both stretches for 3 sets with both hands, for 20-30 seconds per set. Perform 3 to 5 times week. It is important to make sure to stretch antagonist muscles, which is why the external rotator muscles (Teres minor and infraspinatus) must be stretched too. Apley’s Scratch Stretch CONCLUSIONBy observing each of my unique motions/movement, this helps me focus on what I need to fix to reach my goals. Not only did this teach me about what I needed to fix, but it also helped me learn what I kept consistent. All of the different types of training that are seen in gyms, on TVs, and magazines are not specific in targeting each individual person’s goals. With the use of a kinesiology report, specific movement dysfunctions can be beneficial in program design. A good trainer must use what they know in order to help educate the client aiming to teach everything that they know will be beneficial to a more functional lifestyle. ................
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