Functional performance testing for power and return to sports

Robert Manske, Michael Reiman, Robert Manske, Michael Reiman

Abstract

Context: Functional performance testing of athletes can determine physical limitations that may affect sporting activities. Optimal functional performance testing simulates the athlete's activity.

Evidence acquisition: A Medline search from 1960 to 2012 was implemented with the keywords functional testing, functional impairment testing, and functional performance testing in the English language. Each author also undertook independent searches of article references.

Conclusion: Functional performance tests can bridge the gap between general physical tests and full, unrestricted athletic activity.

Keywords: functional performance tests; physical performance; power.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
The essential components of functional testing. Reprinted with permission from Reiman and Manske.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Backward overhead medicine ball throw.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Sidearm medicine ball throw.
Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Starting position for vertical jump. Reprinted with permission from Reiman and Manske.
Figure 5.
Figure 5.
Maximum height of vertical jump. Reprinted with permission from Reiman and Manske.
Figure 6.
Figure 6.
Horizontal jump for distance. Reprinted with permission from Reiman and Manske.
Figure 7.
Figure 7.
Diagram of the single-leg hop test. Reprinted with permission from Reiman and Manske.
Figure 8.
Figure 8.
Seated shot-put throw for distance.

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