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Range of Motion: Knee Prone heel to butt range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test Knee Prone heel to butt range of motion with an inclinometer, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Ask the patient to lie prone on a treatment table, with their knees fully extended.
  2. Secure the inclinometer to the posterior aspect of the patient's ankle, just above the calcaneus bone....
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Range of Motion: Knee Extension range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test Knee Extension range of motion with an inclinometer, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat, with both legs out straight. 
  2. Place the Measurz inclinometer on the midway point of the tibia.
  3. Instruct the client...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Inversion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

An inclinometer is a device used to measure the angle of a joint. To test ankle inversion range of motion using an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. As this is a rotational test, the Measurz...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Eversion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test ankle eversion range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. As this is a rotational test, the Measurz inclinometer will adopt its transverse plane feature. Thus, it is...
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Range of Motion: Knee Flexion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

 To test Knee Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a prone position, face down on a massage table or mat.
  2. Ask the client to flex one knee up, with their heel directly over their knee.
  3. Holding the top of the smart device...
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Power Testing: Square Hop Test power Jun 27, 2023

The Square Hop Test is a functional performance test that assesses lower limb agility and neuromuscular control. It involves hopping in a square pattern as quickly and as accurately as possible. The test requires an area with four cones or markers set up to form a square, and it can be performed...

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Power Testing: Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Test (CKCUET) power Jun 27, 2023

The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Test (CKCUET) is a functional performance test used to assess an individual's upper extremity strength and stability. The test involves performing a series of weight-bearing exercises that mimic functional activities of daily living.

To perform the Closed...

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Power Testing: Single Leg Rebound Test power Jun 27, 2023

The Single Leg Rebound Test is a functional performance test commonly used in sports medicine and rehabilitation settings to assess an individual's lower extremity power and agility.

To perform the Single Leg Rebound Test, follow these steps:

  1. Place a hurdle or marker on a flat surface to...
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Power Testing: Vertical Jump Test power Jun 27, 2023

The Vertical Jump test is a common test used to measure an individual's lower body power, specifically their ability to jump vertically. The test is often used in sports such as basketball, volleyball, and track and field, as well as in fitness and rehabilitation settings.

To perform the Vertical...

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Power Testing: Drop Hop Test power Jun 27, 2023

The Drop Hop Test is a functional performance test commonly used in sports medicine and rehabilitation settings to assess an individual's lower extremity agility, power, and neuromuscular control.

To perform the Drop Hop Test, follow these steps:

  1. Set up: Place a line or marker on the floor that...
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Power Testing: Drop Jump Test power Jun 27, 2023

The Drop Jump Test is a plyometric exercise used to measure an athlete's lower body power and reactive strength. It involves dropping from a height and immediately jumping upward as high as possible upon landing. This test is commonly used in sports training and rehabilitation settings to assess...

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Power Testing: Broad Jump power Jun 27, 2023

The Broad Jump test, also known as the standing long jump, is a simple fitness assessment that measures an individual's lower body power and explosiveness. It is commonly used in sports training and rehabilitation settings to evaluate an athlete's jumping ability and to monitor their progress...

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