Methods of evaluating flexibility

Question 1

Memory method

Answer 1

POSES

Question 2

POSES

Answer 2

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

Question 3

The 2 methods

Answer 3

Goniometer
Sit & reach test

Question 4

Goniometer- P

Answer 4

360 degree protractor- angle calculated

Question 5

Goniometer- O

Answer 5

Objective (direct) more accurate

Question 6

Goniometer- S

Answer 6

Complex- experience tester required
Cheap/ quick

Question 7

Goniometer- E

Answer 7

Measures joint angle (in degrees)

Question 8

Goniometer- Suitability

Answer 8

Any joint can be measured

Question 9

Sit & reach test- P

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Sit & reach test- O

Answer 10

Predicted- less accurate

Question 11

Sit & reach test- S

Answer 11

Simple- easy to use
Cheap/ Quick

Question 12

Sit & reach test- E

Answer 12

Measures distance in reach (in cms)

Question 13

Sit & reach test- Suitability

Answer 13

Not joint specific- only back & hamstrings