Methods of evaluating flexibility Flashcards

1
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Memory method

A

POSES

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2
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POSES

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Protocol (description of test)
Objective (direct) or predicted
Simple/ complex
Evaluation
Suitability

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3
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The 2 methods

A

Goniometer
Sit & reach test

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4
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Goniometer- P

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360 degree protractor- angle calculated

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5
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Goniometer- O

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Objective (direct) more accurate

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6
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Goniometer- S

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Complex- experience tester required
Cheap/ quick

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7
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Goniometer- E

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Measures joint angle (in degrees)

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8
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Goniometer- Suitability

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Any joint can be measured

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9
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Sit & reach test- P

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Test box placed against wall, straight legs at full stretch, hold for 2 secs

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10
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Sit & reach test- O

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Predicted- less accurate

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11
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Sit & reach test- S

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Simple- easy to use
Cheap/ Quick

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12
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Sit & reach test- E

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Measures distance in reach (in cms)

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13
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Sit & reach test- Suitability

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Not joint specific- only back & hamstrings

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