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Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Discrete Metric
  • Data Type: Boolean (binary)
  • Units: 1 = yes, 0 = no
  • Column Name: knees_track
  • Measurement: knee-to-ankle separation ratio: the relative distance between knees and ankles
    • Distance threshold: 85% - the the knee-knee distance drops below 85% of the ankle-ankle distance, then the knees do not track

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Description

Knees track is a binary flag indicating whether the knees track properly over the toes (or within an acceptable range) during the squat. Knees track is determined using the knee to ankle separation ratio, measuring the relative distances between both knees and both ankles. If the knee-to-knee distance crosses below 85% of the ankle-to-ankle distance, then the knees do not track, flagging suboptimal mechanics. Poor tracking (e.g., excessive knee valgus or inward motion) is associated with injury risk. Used in bodyweight, overhead, and single-leg squats.

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Use Cases

  • Movement quality and injury risk screening
  • Coaching feedback
  • Knee control assessment