Scenario 2

Question 1

Explain the administration of the passive straight leg raise

Answer 1

1. have client lie down with legs straight
2. have client perform a pelvic tilt (low back flat against floor)
3. one leg raised (by tester only) and the other remains flat on floor
4. tester slowly raise the leg incrementally pausing to see if both legs stay straight
5. the end point is right before the tested knee begins to bend and hamstrings are taunt
6. pass or fail test

Question 2

explain the administration of the sit and reach test

Answer 2

1. warm-up 10 min and perform static stretches
2. have client remove shoes and sitting again the wall
3. set line to 26 cm (subtract 3 cm from final score)
4. have client place one hand over the other and slowly lean forward and keep knees straight, exhaling, ducking head between arms reaching as far as possible (slowly moving) holding for 1-2 secs
5. perform 4 x’s and record greatest distance

Question 3

what is the purpose of the passive straight leg raise?

Answer 3

to test the flexibility of th hip complex (hamstrings, lower back, hip flexors) while maintaining pelvic tilt

Question 4

What is the purpose of the sit and reach test?

Answer 4

to assess forward trunk flexion while seated on the floor and reaching forward as far as possible

Question 5

what are 5 reasons why these tests are useful?

Answer 5

1. baseline
2. basis for designing individualized training programs
3. show improvements over time
4. provide feedback
5. identify weaknesses

Question 6

name two specific reasons why the passive straight leg raise is useful

Answer 6

1. assess ROM

2. baseline

Question 7

2 strengths and 2 weaknesses

Answer 7

strengths: cheap and easy to administer
weaknesses: not good for those with low back pain, not one test to determine total body flexibility

Question 8

1 precaution

Answer 8

not good for those with low back or neck ailments