Star excursion test

The star excursion test is used to assess strength, balance, and motor control in patients recovering from lower extremity injuries. It is performed with the patient standing on the rehabilitated leg and extending the non-injured lower limb as far as possible to 8 different points along an octagonal grid.

From: Lorch FE, Stoner L, Lieberman JA, et al. Exercise. In: DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, 6th ed, Frontera WR, DeLisa JA, Gans BM, et al (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2019. Copyright © 2019. Reproduced with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.

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