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Single-Leg Vertical Jump (Hop) Procedure, Reliability and Normative Data hop testing

By Adam Devery, ATC, PTA, CSCS & Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, CSCS

Goal & Purpose of Single Leg Vertical Jump

A hop testing battery of horizontal hop for distance (single hop, triple hop, and triple crossover hop) has historically been used to determine an athlete’s...

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Hop Testing Protocols For Return to Sport acl hop testing normative data return to sport

By  Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, OCS, CSCS & Adam Devery, ATC, PTA, CSCS 

You’ve been working with a patient and it is now time for return to play testing. Hop Testing is a measure of power and energy-storing that can help you test neuromuscular control, strength, and...

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Why 90% limb symmetry index is not enough hop testing return to sport

Most rehabilitation professionals use some form of hop testing, but which hop tests should we use and what should our passing criteria be?

Which hop tests should I choose?

While it is important to use double limb hopping as part of the progression in rehabilitation, it is unnecessary for...

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Phil Plisky

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy - Director of Residency Programs - Co-Founder at Professional Rebellion

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