Comparison of Functional Tests of Leg Power in Collegiate Athletes

In the field of sports medicine, functional tests, such as the single leg hop for distance (SLHD) and single leg vertical jump (SLVJ), are often used to determine an athlete’s return to competition. Many sports medicine facilities, including Wake Forest University (WFU), have invested in pneumatic resistance machines, such as the Keiser Air420 Leg Press, that precisely measure single leg power in Watts. However, little is known regarding the...