Y balance test

Why

Tests your dynamic balance

Population

No specific population

Contraindications

Injury or condition that prevents the client from completing the test safely, fall history

How

Without shoes measure limb length:

Anterior superior iliac crest → medial malleolus

Reach legs as far as possible with hands on hips and return to double stance

Standing on right foot → left foot moves (Vice versa)

Equipment

Y balance thing

Termination criteria

• Unable to maintain single leg stance

• Makes heavy touch with the free foot

• Rests foot on the ground

• Does not make contact with the box

• Unable to return to the neutral standing position

Form

Hands on hips

Practice

4 practice trials in each direction

Trials

3 test trials with 10 seconds rest in between