Episode 464: “Triple Hop And Six Meter Timed Hop Test” [ACL Reconstruction Return To Sport Testing] . The goal of these test are to consecutively hop three times as far as possible on the same leg, and to consecutively hop as fast as possible on the same leg for six meters respectively. On both tests the athlete should aim to “stick” the final landing. The performance goal is to have the recently injured limb within 10% of the uninjured limb. Poor performance on this hop test (greater than 10% d

29K views · 414 reactions | Triple hop test with Mick Hughes: Physiotherapist & Exercise Physiologist!  Great shirt btw Mick!  ・・・ "5 weeks of intensive pre-op ACL reconstruction strengthening with goals of attaining 90% limb symmetry in quads/hamstring strength & hop tests, resulted in superior knee function at 2yrs follow up than "usual" pre-op care (Grindem et al, 2015). Moral of the story: Pre-op physio is NOT A WASTE OF TIME!" | Trust me, I'm a Physiotherapist | Facebook