Sit & Reach B (ACE Tape Measure Version) Assessment
CAUTION: If you have high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg), lower back issues, hip issues, etc. DO NOT perform this test prior to receiving medical clearance to do so. Information provided solely as a reference and should not be performed without proper training or certification.
Equipment Required:
- Sit-and-reach with tape Measure (ACE Protocol). Feet at 15 inch measurement mark.
Preparation:
Do some light cardiovascular activity to warm up the leg muscles. You will need to stretch out the hamstring and low back muscles before you begin this test.
- Perform the modified hurdler stretch for 20 seconds on each leg. Repeat a second time.
- Feet 12 inches apart.
- Heels aligned with the tape measure at the 15 inch mark.
- Feet 12 inches apart.
Fingers should maintain contact with the tape.- Reach as far forward as possible, palms down and one hand placed on top of the other. Hold the position of maximum reach for 2 seconds. Keep the legs straight at all times.
- Exhale and slowly lean forward while dropping the head.
- Fingers should maintain contact with the tape.
- Repeat the assessment and the score is the most distant point reached with the fingertips and measured to the nearest quarter-inch.
Results:
- Record best flexion distance ________ inches (nearest 1/4 inch).
- Rate forward flexion distance using the chart below
Table: Sit & Reach using Tape Measure
