An examination of factor influencing longest possible step

Abstract

Abstract: [Purpose] In this study we evaluated performance in the in the longest possible step and investigated its relationship with physical Function. [SubjectsandMethods]The study included 22 among healthy young adults. We measured performance longest possible step, hip extensor muscle, knee extensor muscle, ankle extensor muscle, toe gripping strength, timed up and go test (TUG) and functional reach test (FRT). [Results] The factors affecting performance in the longest possible step, as indicated by repeated measures regression analysis, were the knee extensor muscle and TUG time: performance in the longest possible step was better with a stronger and shorter TUG time. [Conclusion] These results suggested that increasing balance function and muscle strength of knee extensor muscle are important to improving performance in the longest possible stepamong healthy young adult.