The Great Cover Up: does hopping for distance mask lower limb asymmetry?
Single leg hops for distance have become a hallmark of return to sport decision-making following knee injuries. However, the test results can be misleading and cover up asymmetries that may impact performance or injury risk. Marianke van der Merwe discusses using single leg hop tests in RTS decision-making and provides practitioners with guidance to improve the validity of clinical testing.
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