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Static Test

Single Leg Stance Test

The test evaluates postural and balance control capabilities in a one-legged stance.

Description

The Single Leg Stance test is a unilateral, static balance test. It is executed on a flat surface without perturbation and involves holding a balanced standing position over a span of 1 minute, with left and right single leg stance in succession, hands in the hips and eyes open. The goal is to minimize postural movements.

Test Preparation

Wear sports clothing and shoes
Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Equipment

No equipment needed

Applicable Type

Sport

Trauma

Neuro

Arthroplasty

Contraindication

Increased surface temperature on injured structure

Increased pain in the lower limbs

Test Procedure

1

Prepare for 1st Leg

Start standing straight on both legs
Put your hands on your hips
Get on one leg of choice
In case of an injury start with your healthy leg
Raise your free leg about a hand width from the floor

2

Start

Attend to the countdown
Start balanced stance on START

3

Holding Balance

Keep balanced stance for 1 minute
Hands remain on the hips
Keep your torso engaged
Minimize postural movement
Do not touch the floor with your free leg, unless needed for stabilization

4

Mind Body Position

Keep your knee centered
Do not bend your upper body sideways
Stance foot is kept on the ground

5

Stop

Listen to the countdown while holding balance
On STOP, return to two-legged stance

6

Prepare for 2nd Leg

Get back to original start position
Put your hands on the hips
Switch to single leg stance with other leg

7

2nd Leg Balance

Attend to the countdown
Start balanced stance on START
Keep your hands on the hips
Keep balanced stance for 1 minute

8

Stop

Get back to original start position and stand still
The test is completed on TEST COMPLETED

9

Additional

Enter self reported test criteria
Enter your fatigue and pain level
Enter free comments, if applicable