⭐ ADAPT S&C COACHING MANUAL — PART V

ASSESSMENT • MONITORING • READINESS • RED FLAGS • CLINICIAN COMMUNICATION

Structured • Survivor‑Informed • Safety‑Driven

🔶 SECTION 24 — THE ADAPT S&C ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Your assessment system must answer three questions:

1. What can this athlete safely load today

2. What patterns increase fracture risk

3. What adaptations are we tracking over time

This section gives you the full framework.

⭐ 24.1 — MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT (COACH VERSION)

A. Squat Pattern

What you’re looking for:

• Neutral spine

• Hip‑dominant descent

• Knee tracking

• Controlled tempo

Red flags:

• Lumbar flexion

• Pain on compression

• Knee valgus collapse

B. Hinge Pattern

What you’re looking for:

• Hip hinge without spinal rounding

• Rib‑to‑pelvis alignment

• Hamstring tension

Red flags:

• Rounding under load

• Pain radiating down legs

• Loss of bracing

C. Step‑Up Pattern

What you’re looking for:

• Full foot contact

• Vertical torso

• Drive through stance leg

Red flags:

• Pushing off back leg

• Pelvic drop

• Knee collapse

D. Landing Mechanics

What you’re looking for:

• Quiet landings

• Soft knees

• Tall spine

Red flags:

• Loud landings

• Knee collapse

• Pain on impact

⭐ 24.2 — POSTURE & SPINE ASSESSMENT

A. Thoracic Extension

• Can they extend without lumbar compensation

B. Scapular Retraction

• Can they retract without shrugging

C. Axial Integrity

• Can they maintain neutral spine under light load

Red flags:

• Sharp spinal pain

• Tingling or numbness

• Pain with extension

⭐ 24.3 — BALANCE ASSESSMENT

Single‑Leg Stance (eyes forward)

• Goal: 20–30 seconds

• Watch for: hip drop, wobbling, toe gripping

Dynamic Balance

• Step‑overs

• Lateral shifts

Red flags:

• Loss of balance

• Fear of falling

• Pain with shifting

🔶 SECTION 25 — READINESS MONITORING SYSTEM

Bone‑loading requires readiness, not just motivation.

Use this 0–5 scale before each session:

⭐ 0 — Not ready

• Pain

• Dizziness

• Severe fatigue

• Emotional overwhelm

⭐ 1 — Low readiness

• Poor sleep

• High soreness

• Low energy

⭐ 2 — Moderate readiness

• Mild soreness

• Low motivation

• Stiffness

⭐ 3 — Good readiness

• Normal energy

• Mild stiffness

• Mentally present

⭐ 4 — High readiness

• Good sleep

• Good energy

• Strong focus

⭐ 5 — Peak readiness

• High energy

• High motivation

• No soreness

Coaching Rule:

• 0–1: Replace session with mobility + posture

• 2: Reduce load by 10–20%

• 3–4: Normal training

• 5: Allow higher RPE (if programmed)

⚖️ Disclaimer

Content from Adapt Strength & Conditioning, LLC is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making changes to your health, nutrition, or exercise routine.