Skip to main content

​
Technical Details

  • Variable Type: Discrete Metric
  • Data Type: Boolean (binary)
  • Units: 1 = functional, 0 = not functional
  • Column Name: sfma_squat_functional
  • Measurement: Composite classification: movement is functional if both Hips Pass Knees and Wrists Pass Ankles are achieved

​
Description

Functional is an SFMA squat–specific metric that summarizes whether the movement meets the criteria for a “functional” squat: hips pass knees and wrists pass ankles. It is derived from the binary metrics for those two criteria and is used in clinical and screening contexts.

​
Use Cases

  • SFMA movement classification
  • Screening and outcome tracking
  • Clinical decision support