Instructions
Preparation
- Lie supine on floor or mat with hands behind neck. Test administrator stabilizes leg by placing one hand knee.
Execution
- Administrator grasps ankle of other leg and raises straight leg slowly until mild discomfort is felt. Repeat on opposite leg.
Measurement
- Angle of straight leg relative to floor is noted by placing goniometer on its axis on greater trochanter or an placing a inclinometer below the tibial tubercle. Other methods of measuring joint angles may be considered. 80° to 90° is a desirable score.
Comments
- Both legs should remain straight. Lower leg should remain on floor. Ankle remains relaxed or plantar flexed (pointed).
Assesses
Joint ROM: Hip Flexion Flexibility: Hamstrings Force: Passive