Methods of evaluating flexibility Flashcards
Memory method
POSES
POSES
Protocol (description of test)
Objective (direct) or predicted
Simple/ complex
Evaluation
Suitability
The 2 methods
Goniometer
Sit & reach test
Goniometer- P
360 degree protractor- angle calculated
Goniometer- O
Objective (direct) more accurate
Goniometer- S
Complex- experience tester required
Cheap/ quick
Goniometer- E
Measures joint angle (in degrees)
Goniometer- Suitability
Any joint can be measured
Sit & reach test- P
Test box placed against wall, straight legs at full stretch, hold for 2 secs
Sit & reach test- O
Predicted- less accurate
Sit & reach test- S
Simple- easy to use
Cheap/ Quick
Sit & reach test- E
Measures distance in reach (in cms)
Sit & reach test- Suitability
Not joint specific- only back & hamstrings