Active Straight-Leg Raise

Quickly measure and calculate Movement Screens

This assessment used to assess your stability through your lower back and across your hips. Insufficient stability is a red flag that should be addressed before moving on to exercises that require an extended range of motion. Ignoring red flags may lead to injury as your increase activity or incorporate a wider range of motion that is deemed appropriate.

Active Straight-Leg Raise Protocol

Purpose

This pattern not only identifies mobility of the flexed hip, but includes the core stability within the pattern, as well as the available hip extension of the alternate hip. It is an evaluation of the ability to separate the lower extremities in an unloaded position. This movement is often lost when flexibility of multi-joint muscles are compromised.

Equipment

Screening Kit

Procedure

  • The client lies supine with their arms by sides, palms up, and the head resting on the floor. Place a board under the knees with feet perpendicular to the floor.
  • Locate the point between the ASIS and the knee, place a dowel at this position perpendicular to the floor.
  • Instruct your client to begin lifting the test leg while, keeping it straight.
  • During the movement, the opposite knee should remain in contact with the board, as well as his or her heel and head flat on the floor.
  • Perform test on each side 3 times and record best score.

Active Straight-Leg Raise Calculation

LR
3 - Vertical line of the malleolus is between mid-thigh and ASIS and the non-performing leg remains in neutral position
2 - Vertical line of the malleolus is between mid-thigh and joint line, non-performing leg remains in neutral position
1 - Vertical line of the malleolus is below joint line, non-performing leg remains in neutral position
0 - Pain is associated while performing the movement

Calculation Result

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Active Straight-Leg Raise (Final Score)-

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