International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Susan Giblin, Dara Meldrum, Mark McGrogarty and Friedrich Wetterling
Kitman Labs Ltd., Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Int J Phys Med Rehabil
Objective: In this paper, we present a novel low cost computer-vision athletic movement assessment (overhead squat). The aim of the
study was to investigate the reliability of a low cost markerless motion capture system (Capture) against an industry gold standard
(Vicon).
Rationale: Overhead squat is commonly used to detect asymmetry and immobility during functional movement. Research has
shown the overhead squat to be the most discriminant task of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) i.e. an individual�s ability
on the overhead squat is indicative of their overall FMS score and thus injury risk status. Unfortunately, to date, the overhead squat
movement has typically relied on subjective, observation based assessment. We suggest that objective and automated assessment
of the overhead squat movement could provide a more practical tool for coaches to identify the intricate movement parameters
associated with increased injury risk (i.e. knee valgus/varus, trunk flexion, hip translation in the sagittal plane).
Results: The findings suggest that low-cost markerless motion capture has potential to provide an objective method for assessing
lower limb squat mechanics and trunk control in an applied sports setting. Furthermore, the outcome of the study warrants the need
for future research to examine more fully the potential implications of the use of low-cost markerless motion capture in the evaluation
of dynamic movement for injury prevention.
Susan Giblin specialised in Neuromotor Assessment, completed her MSc at the University of Edinburgh and undertaking Doctoral research at the Institute of Coaching and Performance at the University of Central Lancashire. She has worked in a research and development capacity with Kitman Labs Ltd. and published her work in reputed international journals.
Email: susan@kitmanlabs.com