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8 Single-leg hop test

8 Single-leg hop test

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Preseason evaluation represents one of the most important steps prior to resuming formal team-based sports practice; it allows us to positively influence athletes’ performance and injury risk but, more importantly, decreases the risk of fatal events due to cardiovascular disorders. Apart from the identification of life-threatening conditions, this...

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... Hop Test [25] • Single-leg horizontal jump • Measure the distance between the initial contact and the landing point • Can be assessed through video analysis or direct measure with a simple tape measure • Careful assessment of landing mechanics [hip adduction, knee valgus, stiffness] may identify players' risk of injury such as ACL ruptures (Fig. ...

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