Case Study


Personal
Gender: Female
Age: 39 years
Height: 156cm
Mass: 64kg
History of injury: No history of sports injury, but she has intermittent hamstring and calf tightness


Sport
Sport: Triathlon
Event or Position: Training for the London Triathlon (750m Swim/20km Bike/5km Run)
Level: Complete novice
Current season: No specific season, but it is 10 months prior to the triathlon


Movement Assessments
Performed well on core stability test
Performed poorly on running mechanics drills, with forefoot contact even at low speeds
Poor technique on squat (heels raise)
Performed poorly on all basic strength tests


Background
She has no experience using free-weights or resistance machines and struggles with running as she runs on her toes and therefore fatigues rapidly. She has bilateral gluteus medius weakness. She is currently free of injury