Fitness Testing
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Calf muscle flexibility test
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description / procedure: For each leg, stand the maximum distance you can stand flat footed away from the wall, and also be able to bend your knee to touch the wall.
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scoring: measure the maximum distance from toe to the wall. There appears to be no norms available for this test.
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equipment required: ruler or tape measure.
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disadvantages: Variations in leg length can make comparisons between individuals misleading. Unless you are testing a fairly homogenous group, it is best to use this test to monitor changes over time in the same individual
Related Pages
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more information: see also the calf flexibility exercises on this list of stretches
