The Hip Bridge Test assesses hip extension endurance, posterior-chain capacity and pelvic control using double-leg or single-leg bridge positions. The single-leg version has stronger research support than the double-leg version because recent work has examined single-leg bridge endurance values, cli...

The Single-Leg Sit-to-Stand Test assesses unilateral lower-limb performance by requiring the client to stand from a seated position using one leg. Research has reported inter-rater and test-retest reliability for single-leg sit-to-stand methods when chair height, setup and scoring are standardised. ...

The McGill Endurance Tests assess trunk flexor endurance, trunk extensor endurance and lateral trunk endurance using timed isometric holds. McGill’s original database reported high reliability coefficients for the trunk extensor, flexor and side bridge endurance tests, supporting their use when prot...

Did you know the neck can manage almost 30kg worth of force when the head is flexed to 60°? It's little wonder so many people develop postural-related pain or symptoms in this area given that they may not have the strength to deal with such forces.

Neck strength is often a neglected area when it co...

The Shoulder Isometric Endurance Tests at 5% Body Weight (BW) for abduction, external rotation, and flexion are assessments used to evaluate the endurance and strength of specific shoulder muscles.

Performing these tests generally involves:

1. Setup: Sit or stand with the arm at the side for the

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The Side Plank Test, also known as the side bridge test, assesses lateral trunk endurance by recording how long a client can maintain a side plank position. McGill’s trunk endurance research reported high reliability for side bridge testing and highlighted ratios between side bridge, flexor and exte...

The Bunkie Test is a functional performance battery involving five plank-style test positions performed bilaterally. Research has reported descriptive data for healthy adults and describes the test as a way to assess aspects of core muscular endurance and line-based stability.  

Equipment Required

Here are the steps to perform shoulder endurance strength testing with a dumbbell:

1. Have the participant sit or stand with their arms at their sides and a dumbbell in one hand.
2. Instruct the participant to raise their arms to shoulder height and hold the dumbbells with their palms facing down.
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The Push-Up Test is a field-based assessment of upper-body muscular endurance. It records the number of valid push-ups completed using a defined protocol. A large cohort study of 1,104 occupationally active adult men found that higher push-up capacity was associated with lower cardiovascular disease...

The Posterior Shoulder Endurance Test, or PSET, is an isometric endurance test performed to task failure. Peer-reviewed research has investigated intra-rater reliability, inter-rater reliability and minimal detectable change for the PSET, supporting its use when the test is standardised.  

Introduc...

The Single-Leg Side Plank Test is a more demanding variation of the side plank where the client supports their body laterally while one leg is elevated or held unsupported. It challenges lateral trunk endurance, shoulder support, hip abductor endurance and pelvic control. Side bridge testing has bee...

A client says they feel faster, but “faster” can mean different things.

They may be quicker over the first step, sharper across 10 yards, faster in a 40-yard dash, or better at maintaining speed across 40 metres.

Choosing the correct sprint distance matters because each test answers a different pe...