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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 critic...
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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 to p...
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Power Testing: Med Ball Throw power Jun 28, 2023

The Med Ball Throw test is a physical fitness test that measures upper body power and explosiveness. It involves throwing a medicine ball as far as possible from a standing position.

The test can be performed in a variety of ways, but the most common method involves the following steps:

  1. Instruct...
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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 incl...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Plantarflexion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test plantarflexion range of motion with an inclinometer, you would 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. Press the play button on the Measurz inclinometer and instruct the client to push their foot down and aw...
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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 into a ...
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Range of Motion: Ankle First Toe Extension range of motion Jun 28, 2023

 To test 1st Toe Extension 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. With their foot in a neutral position, align the Measurz inclinometer in a vertical position alongside their b...
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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 an ...

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Power Testing: Vertical Hop Test Jun 27, 2023

The Vertical Hop Test 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 over time.

  1. Instruct the client to stand ...
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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 wit...

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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 J...

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