the ability of our joints and muscles to perform movements with greater range. Good flexibility helps to execute the movement with less muscle tension. Test related to flexibility Sit and Reach Test: Sit and reach test helps in the measurement of flexibility of the lower back muscles and hamstring muscle group. For this test, a sit and reach box, and mat are required.
The person is asked to sit in a long sitting position placing both feet against the box with sole touching the box. The knees should be straight, legs should be grounded and palm facing downward on top of each other at same level above the box (Fig. . ).
The person is asked to bend forward sliding the hand on the scale without any jerky movement. Scoring Score is recorded in centimeters. Fig. .
: Sit and reach test ( ) Measure how far your fingers are from the box ( ) Stretch forward and measure again. Difference between measurements Poor Fair Good Very Good Excellent in ( cm) in ( cm) in ( cm) in ( cm) in ( cm) Body Mass Index (BMI) This assessment gives the information of an individual’s level of obesity. BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of a person by the square of his/her height. Measurement of Body Weight It can be done with the help of a weighing machine.
The individual is asked to stand on the weighing machine. The readings of the machine should be noted. While taking the weight, the individual should wear minimum garments. Reading of the weight should be noted down in Kilograms.
Measurement of Height It can be done with the help of an Anthropometer or Stadiometer. The subject is asked to stand straight against the wall, with the back and head touching the wall, looking in forward direction. The measuring bar of anthropometric rod should be touched at the highest point of the subject’s head (vertex point). The reading should be noted down in centimeters.
BMI Formula Calculator: Weight in Kg (Height in meters) Fig. . : Measurement of body weight