ForceDecks Test: Single Leg Range of Stability Protocol
ForceDecks App Protocol
Starting Position
Standing tall on one foot
Hands on hips
Chest up and looking forward
Protocol
[OPTIONAL] Adjust exercise length –Increase the length of the assessment if the individual needs more time to complete the protocol.
[OPTIONAL] Select additional test parameters – Select if the individual being tested has their eyes closed, is standing on an unstable surface, or is performing a secondary task.
Zero plates – Ensure nothing is touching the plates (except for the foam pad if the test is being performed with an unstable surface) and click "Zero Platforms".
Assume starting position – Ask individual to assume starting position on the plates. ForceDecks will auto-detect which leg is being assessed.
Start recording - Click "Start Recording". A three second countdown will indicate when the recording will begin.
Perform protocol - Instruct the individual to:
Keep their feet set;
Hands on hips; and
Lean as far as they can in each direction: forwards, backwards, left and right.
Repeat exercise – Click "Record Another Trial" to perform another trial of the exercise with the same settings (left/right testing leg can be switched between trials).
