Shoulder and Wrist Static Flexibility Test Procedure
Procedure for Conducting Static Flexibility Test of Shoulder and Wrist. This article discusses shoulder and wrist flexibility test, that used for known a flexibility level. The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete's shoulder and wrist flexibility.
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
- 18-inch stick
- 1-metre ruler
- Assistant.
How to conduct the test
Starting position
- Lay prone on the floor with the arms fully extended holding a stick.
Movement
- Raise the stick as high as possible, keeping the nose on the ground
- Measure the vertical distance the stick rises from the floor to the nearest 1/2 inch
- Repeat the test 3 times and record the best distance
- Measure the arm length from the acromial extremity to the tip of the longest finger
- Subtract the best score from the arm length.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement.
Normative data for the shoulder & wrist flexibility test
Table adapted from Johnson B.L & Nelson J.K. Practical Measurements for Evaluation in PE 4th Ed. 1986
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to the potential level of flexibility and the correlation is high.
Reference
Mackenzie, Brian. 2005. 101 Performance Evaluation Test. Electric World Plc. London.