Test Protocol For Athlete Single Leg Stability Testing - biodex BALANCE SYSTEM SD Operation & Service Manual

CONTENTS
14. Press <Start> to release the platform (if not static) and activate the Limits of Stability Test
screen.
15. With the patient ready to begin the test, touch <Collect Data>. The screen will provide a
three-second countdown before beginning the first of three test trials. The display screen
will show Test Trial Time, Platform Setting and Stance to the left of the grid. Trial Number
and score are displayed to the right of the grid.
NOte: To stop a test in progress at any time and return to the Athlete Single Leg Stability Testing
screen with the platform locked, touch <Cancel> or <Stop>.
16. When the first trial is finished, the screen will display "Trial 1 Complete," the platform will
return to the locked position, and a 10-second rest countdown will begin for the second trial.
Touch <Collect Data> to begin the second test trial and continue in the same manner to
complete trials two and three.
17. After completing the test, a "Test Complete" message is displayed. Touch <Results> to
advance to the Athlete Single Leg Stability Test Results screen.
18. At the Athlete Single Leg Stability Test Results screen, touch <Print> to automatically gener-
ate a printed report if desired.
19. To save the test data, touch <Save Results> and then touch <OK> in response to the "Save
Results for later reporting or export?" prompt. The system will display "Save Results
Completed after the results are saved.
20. To return to the Opening Menu from the Athlete Single Leg Stability Test Results screen
touch <Home>.

TEST PROTOCOL FOR aTHLETE SINGLE LEG STaBILITY TESTING

This test protocol can be used to compare patients of similar age ranges in a normative database.
Test Duration: 20 seconds
Level: Four
Stance Type: Single leg
Trials: 3
References:
Athlete Single Leg Stability Test results compliation of data from:
• Paterno MV et al, Neuromuscular Training Improves Single Limb Stability in Young Female
Athletes. J Orthopedic Sports Therapy, June 2004
• Arnold BL, Schmitz R, Examination of Balance Measures Produced by the Biodex Stability
System. J of Athletic Training 1998:33(4):323-327.
• Rozzi S et al, Knee Joint Laxity and Neuromuscular Characteristics of Male and Female
Soccer and Basketball Players. American J Sports Medicine, Vol. 27, No 3, 1999.
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