NORMATIVE REFERENCE VALUE OF SINGLE-LEG HOP TEST FOR A DISTANCE IN INDIAN POPULATION BETWEEN 18 TO 23 YEARS

The Single-Leg Hop Test for distance is a widely used as assessment of lower limb muscle power, coordination, and functional movement capability, which is broadly applicable across populations for fitness evaluation and injury assessment. However, normative reference values for this test are lacking among the Indian Population. This study aimed to establish normative values for the Single-Leg Hop Test for a distance among Indian men and women aged 18-23, a demographic prone for lower limb muscle weakness and sports injuries. The study also evaluated the Limb Symmetry Index (LSI) to determine baseline asymmetries and functional differences between lower limbs. Given racial, environmental, and lifestyle disparities, existing normative values from other country populations but not accurately represent Indian individuals. This study address the research gap by providing normative values for the Single-Leg Hop Test for distance among young Indian adults, contributing to fitness evaluation and sports injury prevention. This finding will assist clinicians and researchers in effectively assessing lower limb function within this demographic, providing a valuable reference point for both clinical evaluations and future research studies.