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FLEXIBILITY TESTER

Manufacturer and Master Distributor of

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Products

Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.

PO Box 1500, White Plains, NY 10602 USA

tel: 800-431-2830 914-345-9300

fax: 800-634-5370 914-345-9800

info@FabricationEnterprises.com

Authorized CE Representative:

RMS UK Ltd.

28 Trinity Road

Nailsea, Somerset BS48 4NU

United Kingdom

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This Trunk Flexibility Tester (Sit and Reach Tester) is specifically designed to evalu-

ate the flexibility of a selected set of joints and small muscles including the lower back

vertebrae, larger hamstring muscles and hip flexor joints. These groups work together

to provide trunk flexibility.

There are different protocols and different scales used for flexibility tests. We have pro-

vided some widely used scales and a basic procedure. Please adhere to the instruc-

tions provided with the testing protocol you are using when administering a test.

The Standard Flexibility Tester (12-1085) and the Modified

Flexibility Tester (12-1086) are pictured below.

Standard Flexibility Tester

Model 12-1085

Modified Flexibility Tester

Model 12-1086

(Designed for the modified sit and reach test

can also be used for standard test)

12-1085 and 12-1086

Care for Flexibility Tester

The Flexibility Tester should be washed regularly with soap and water.

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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2-1085 and 12-1086 FLEXIBILITY TESTER This Trunk Flexibility Tester (Sit and Reach Tester) is specifically designed to evaluate the flexibility of a selected set of joints and small muscles including the lower back vertebrae, larger hamstring muscles and hip flexor joints. These groups work together to provide trunk flexibility. There are different protocols and different scales used for flexibility tests. We have provided some widely used scales and a basic procedure.
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standard Flexibility Tester (12-1085) Assembly 2
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standard Flexibility Tester (12-1085) Assembly Step 1 - Box Assembly Assemble box using using the top (TP), bottom (BP), sides (SP), foot plate (FP), and 8 5/8” slotted screws and wing nuts. Begin with the BP on the floor. Line the FP (groove side up) holes with the holes on the front of the BP. Line both SPs with the holes on the BP. The SPs should be positioned inside the lips of the FP, TP, and BP. Insert each of the bottom screws from the outside and tighten each of the wing nuts on the inside.
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modified Flexibility Tester (12-1085) Assembly Qty 2 Part SP Description Side Plates (left and right) TO MOUNT TOP PLATE Scale A = FITNESS PROGRAM (inches) 32 36 38 35 37 29 34 30 28 33 31 27 31 30 32 24 29 25 23 28 26 22 26 25 27 19 24 20 18 23 21 17 21 20 22 14 19 15 13 18 16 12 16 15 17 14 10 9 13 11 8 11 12 10 7 Scale B = COOPER INSTITUTE / YMCA (inches) Scale C = AAPHERD (centimeters) 80 81 76 77 78 79 73 74 75 70 71 72 67 68 69
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modified Flexibility Tester (12-1085) Assembly Step 1 - Box Assembly Assemble box using using the top (TP), bottom (BP), sides (SP), foot plate (FP), and 8 5/8” slotted screws and wing nuts. Begin with the BP on the floor. Line the FP (groove side up) holes with the holes on the front of the BP. Line both SPs with the holes on the BP. The SPs should be positioned inside the lips of the FP, TP, and BP. Insert each of the bottom screws from the outside and tighten each of the wing nuts on the inside.
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12-1085 Standard Flexibility Tester - Administering the Test NOTE There are different protocols and different scales used for flexibility tests. We have provided 3 popular scales and a basic procedure. Please adhere to the instructions provided with the testing protocol you are using when administering a test. Subject’s Preparation Steps (left): 1. Warm up before you perform the test. 2. Remove shoes. Place feet squarely against the box left noknee wider than eight inches apart.
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12-1086 Modified Flexibility Tester - Administering the Test NOTE There are different protocols and different scales used for flexibility tests. We have provided 4 popular scales and a basic procedure. Please adhere to the instructions provided with the testing protocol you are using when administering a test. You can use the modified tester for standard tests by placing the “hitch-pin” through both holes on the adjustable top plate to lock the “standard” starting position.
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