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The Active Knee Extension Test is used to assess hamstring muscle length and the range of active knee extension in the position of hip flexion ( | The Active Knee Extension Test is used to assess hamstring muscle length and the range of active knee extension in the position of hip flexion. The hamstrings length has been associated with altered lordotic posture and increased incidence of lower limb injuries. <ref>Norris CM, Matthews M. Inter-tester reliability of a self-monitored active knee extension test. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. 2005 Oct 1;9(4):256-9.</ref> | ||
Traditionally the length of hamstrings was measured by an SLR <br> | |||
== Technique == | == Technique == | ||
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Purpose[edit | edit source]
The Active Knee Extension Test is used to assess hamstring muscle length and the range of active knee extension in the position of hip flexion. The hamstrings length has been associated with altered lordotic posture and increased incidence of lower limb injuries. [1]
Traditionally the length of hamstrings was measured by an SLR
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- ↑ Norris CM, Matthews M. Inter-tester reliability of a self-monitored active knee extension test. Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. 2005 Oct 1;9(4):256-9.
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