Illustration of operationalisation of the Deep Squat Test
| Deep Squat | |
| FMS rules | Number of variables for consideration in real time by the assessor |
| Upper torso is parallel with tibia or towards vertical | 1. Thorax inclination angle must be less than the tibial inclination angle |
| Femur below horizontal | 2. Long axis of the left femur must pass through the horizontal3. Long axis of the right femur must pass through the horizontal |
| Knees aligned over feet | 4. Left knee joint centre does not exceed medial and lateral borders of the foot in the coronal plane5. Right knee joint centre does not exceed medial and lateral borders of the foot in the coronal plane |
| Dowel aligned over feet | 6. Left dowel position (forwards) does not exceed anterior foot border in the sagittal plane7. Left dowel position (backwards) does not exceed heel position in the sagittal plane8. Right dowel position (forwards) does not exceed anterior foot border in the sagittal plane9. Right dowel position (backwards) does not exceed heel position in the sagittal plane |
| Keeping your heels in position | 10. Left heel displacement must not exceed 5 mm vertically11. Right heel displacement must not exceed 5 mm vertically |