Episode 463: “Single Leg Hop Test” [ACL Reconstruction Return To Sport Testing] . ‼️SERIES LAUNCH‼️ Today is the first installment of four hop tests used in return to sport testing following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR). Be sure to tune in all week through Thursday for the series, with an IG LIVE on Friday answering YOUR questions and diving into more discussion. You can also find the full article with the complete battery of tests on our website featuring exclusive content b

Single leg hop tests are an important assessment in determining a patient's readiness to return to sport following a lower limb injury such as ACL reconstruction and ankle sprain. However tests like the single and triple hop for distance don't assess the functional endurance of the lower limb, which is why I love the SIDE HOP test. Moral of the story; Hop as many times as you can for 30sec over 2 lines spaced 40cm apart. Landing on the line or inside the lines don't count. Aim is to be within 90