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Power Testing: Triple Hop Test power Jun 26, 2023

The Triple Hop Test measures single-leg horizontal power and repeated hop control across three consecutive hops. It is commonly used in lower-limb rehabilitation and performance testing.

Introduction

One good hop does not always mean a client can repeat force production safely. The Triple Hop Test...

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Power Testing: 6m Timed Hop Test power Jun 26, 2023

The 6 m Timed Hop Test measures how quickly a client can hop 6 metres on one leg. It assesses lower-limb power, rhythm, speed, confidence and fatigue tolerance.

Introduction

Distance hop tests show how far a client can hop, but they do not always show how quickly they can repeat hops. The 6 m Time...

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Power Testing: Medial Hop Test power Jun 26, 2023

The Medial Hop Test assesses single-leg power and control while hopping toward the midline. It is useful for monitoring lateral-plane lower-limb function and side-to-side differences.

Introduction

Many injuries and sport tasks challenge the body in the frontal plane. A forward hop may look strong,...

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Power Testing: 90deg Medial Rotation Hop Test power Jun 26, 2023

The 90° Medial Rotation Hop Test assesses single-leg hop performance with a rotational landing demand. It is useful for assessing side-to-side control, landing quality, confidence and lower-limb power in a more sport-relevant direction than straight-line hopping alone. The result should be interpret...

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Power Testing: Side Hop Test power Jun 26, 2023

The Side Hop Test measures repeated single-leg lateral hopping ability. It is useful for assessing lateral power, agility, endurance and asymmetry.

Introduction

A client may be able to perform one lateral hop well, but repeated side-to-side hopping reveals how they manage rhythm, fatigue and contr...

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Shoulder Outcome Measurements: Upper Extremity Functional Index outcome measures Jun 25, 2023

The Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) is a self-reported questionnaire designed to evaluate the functional limitations of individuals with upper limb impairments. It assesses a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), a...

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Shoulder Outcome Measurements: Oxford Shoulder Instability Score outcome measures Jun 25, 2023

The Oxford Shoulder Instability Score (OSIS) is a patient-reported outcome measure that assesses the severity of shoulder instability and its impact on the patient's quality of life. It is a questionnaire that consists of 12 items that evaluate the level of pain, activities of daily living, work and...

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Shoulder Outcome Measurements: Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) outcome measures Jun 25, 2023

The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a self-reported questionnaire designed to assess pain and disability in individuals with shoulder pathology. It was developed in 1991 and has since been widely used in both clinical and research settings.

The SPADI consists of 13 items, which are di...

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Spine Outcome Measurements: Oswestry Disability Questionnaire outcome measures Jun 24, 2023

The Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (ODQ) is a widely used outcome measure for assessing back and leg pain-related disability. It is a self-administered questionnaire that asks the patient to rate their level of functional disability in 10 domains of daily life activities including pain intensity,...

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Spine Outcome Measurements: Spine Function Index-10 outcome measures Jun 24, 2023

The Spine Function Index-10 (SFI-10) is a self-report questionnaire that measures the level of functional limitation in individuals with low back pain. The SFI-10 consists of 10 items that assess the individual's ability to perform everyday activities, such as bending, lifting, walking, and standing...

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Spine Outcome Measurements: Roland Morris Lower Back Pain Disability Questionnaire outcome measures Jun 24, 2023

The Roland Morris Lower Back Pain Disability Questionnaire is a self-administered questionnaire that measures the level of functional disability experienced by a person with lower back pain. The questionnaire consists of 24 yes/no items that ask about the impact of back pain on various activities, s...

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Spine Outcome Measurements: Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale outcome measures Jun 24, 2023

The Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS) is a self-administered questionnaire used to measure the level of disability in patients with back pain. It is typically used to assess the impact of back pain on a patient's ability to perform daily activities and to monitor changes in disability over t...

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