Considerations for Performing Assessments with Special Populations

Question 1

Pregnancy

Answer 1

avoid power and speed assessments; perform push-up assessment on the knees; modify single- leg squat to simply single-leg balance; reduce range of motion for overhead squat.

Question 2

Obesity

Answer 2

Rockport walk test is preferred cardio assessment; consider single-leg balance modification of single-leg squat assessment; may need to perform push-up test on knees or with a bench

Question 3

Criteria for Reassessment

Answer 3

Every 4 weeks or when major changes in programming are occurring.
 When a client has shown significant signs of improvement.
 If the client is identifying new goals.
 If the client has major lifestyle changes (diets, smoking cessation, job change, etc.).