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Groin Flexibility Test
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purpose: This simple test measures the flexibility in the adductor muscles.
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equipment required: ruler or tape measure.
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description / procedure: Sit on the floor with your knees bent, and your feet flat on the floor and legs together. Let your knees drop sideways as far as possible keeping your feet together. The soles of your feet should be together and facing each other. Hold on to your feet with both hands, and pull you ankles as close to your body as possible. Measure the distance from your heels to your groin.
- scoring: Use the table below to convert the score measurement to a rating.
Ratings |
Score |
Excellent |
5 cm |
Good |
10 cm |
Very Good |
15 cm |
Fair |
20 cm |
Poor |
25 cm |
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advantages: simple and quick test to perform. Athletes can perform the test themselves.
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