Materials: (1) Tape measure (15 cm thick)
Methods:
- The patient hops forward 3 times while alternately crossing over a marking
- The patient is instructed to position themselves such that the first of the 3 hops was lateral with respect to the direction of crossover
- The total distance hopped forward is recorded
Video Demonstration from Brian Schwabe, DPT, CSCS
Reliability:
Normative Data:
Research:
1. Bolgla LA, Keskula DR. Reliability of lower extremity functional performance tests. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 1997; 26: 138-142.
2. Reid A, et al. Hop Testing Provides a Reliable and Valid Outcome Measure During Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Physical Therapy. 2007; 87(3): 337–349.
3. Wikstrom EA, et al. Self-Assessed Disability and Functional Performance in Individuals With and Without Ankle Instability: A Case Control Study. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2009; 39(6): 458-467.
4. Munro AG, Herrington LC. Between-session reliability of four hop tests and the agility T-test. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. 2011; 25(5): 1470-1477.
5. Myer GD, et al. Utilization of Modified NFL Combine Testing to Identify Functional Deficits in Athletes Following ACL Reconstruction. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2011; 41(6): 377–388.
John Snyder, DPT 