Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) – Achilles Tendinitis

Summary

What it measures:

Strength and power of the gastrocnemius, soleus, and Achilles tendon complex; part of a test battery shown to be reliable and valid for evaluation of lower leg function in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (Silbernagel et al, 2006 and 2007)

Target Population:

People with Achilles tendinopathy

Ceiling and Floor Effects

Not established

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