Active Lying Straight-leg Raise (dowel)

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Instructions Preparation Lie supine floor or mat with board (approximately 2 x 6 inch or 5 x 15 cm) under knees. Place arms down to sides. Execution Raise leg with knee completely extended and ankle dorsiflexed. Repeat on opposite leg. Measurement Dowel or plumb line is placed next to inside ankle and allowed to dangle vertically between legs off floor. Position of dowel relative to lower leg is noted. Comments Opposite knee should remain in contact with board. Lower back and head should remain on floor.

Assesses Lower Quadrant Symetry Joint ROM and Flexibility Upper leg Hip Flexion mobility Hamstrings Lower leg Hip Extension mobility Iliopsoas Force Active Scoring Rating Dowel Position Excellent above hip Good between hip and midthigh Fair between midthigh and knee Low below knee