Single Leg Step Down Analysis

Question 1

What are the problems

Answer 1

Knee Valgus
Heel lifts up
Pelvic drop

Question 2

Cause of knee Valgus in a bad step down

Answer 2

Weak hip abductors, cashing increase in hip adduction

Question 3

Cause of heel lifting up in bad step down

Answer 3

Reduced dorsiflexion ROM from a tight soleus

Question 4

Cause of pelvic drop in bad step down

Answer 4

Weak hip abductors

Question 5

What are the solution for having weak hip abductors and tight soleus

Answer 5

Strengthen hip abductors
Increase ROM and stretch calves

Question 6

Exercises to increase ROM at soleus
Sets and reps

Answer 6

KTW
2-3 sets 30-45seconds

Question 7

Exercise for weak hip abductors

Answer 7

Hip drop - glute medius focus

Question 8

Outcome measure for increasing ROM at ankle

Answer 8

KTW measure or goniometer

Question 9

Outcome measure for weak hip abductors

Answer 9

Single leg raise as many reps as possible remeasure

Hip abduction strength test with handheld dynamometer - isomeric hip abduction in side lying against it, placed proximal to lateral malleolus and iliac crest is manually stabilised