Stand on one limb and hop as far forward as possible, landing on the same limb. Maintain the landing for a minimum of 2 seconds while the toe measurement is recorded. (measured to the …

A series of hop tests are routinely used in the assessment for return to sports post-injury, be it an ankle sprain, stress fracture or anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. They are both …

Functional testing after ACL reconstruction is usually done with your physical therapist as one of our tools designed to assess your readiness to return to sport without restrictions.

There are three tests: The vertical jump test, the hop for distance, and the side hop test. The goal of the tests is to discriminate between the hop performance of the injured and the uninjured …

Hop Testing is a measure of power and energy-storing that can help you test neuromuscular control, strength, and patient’s confidence in the affected limb. This testing series will include …

Starting at a designated line, the patient will balance on one leg and hop forward as far as possible, landing on the same leg. The patient must maintain their balance. To pass, the …

Background: Hop testing is widely used by clinicians to monitor rehabilitation and decide when to return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR); however, the …

Dec 17, 2024 · Athletes are often cleared based on strength testing and a battery of hop tests that assess functional symmetry between the injured and uninjured limbs. While these tests are …

Aug 1, 2025 · Discover the Lateral Hop Test used to evaluate recovery from ACL injuries. Download our comprehensive guide and a free template to assess and enhance knee function …

Sep 5, 2025 · Athletes that sustained a non-contact ACL injury demonstrate slower reaction time, processing speed, and decreased performance on verbal and visual memory testing.