The Y Balance Test

Over the next few weeks we want to touch on returning to sports, specifically in the lower extremities. There are a lot of different tools that we use during treatment at WPT, but for athletes that need to return to sports, one of the many tests we utilize for return to sport testing is the Y balance test. This test is part of a functional movement screen that is used to determine balance and functional symmetry which in turn can help a physical therapist assess if the athlete is ready to return to their specific sport.

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