Table 4 5 Repetition maximum testing (5RM)

1

Patient to adopt relevant exercise position on specific machine – a or b below:

a. Heel raise on leg press through full dorsi/plantarflexion range (Achilles)

b. Knee extension 0–90° (Patella)

2

Estimate a low warm up load that will allow the participant to complete 10 repetitions ensuring they use the full range available

3

Provide a rest period (1–2 min)

4

Estimate a load that will allow the participant to complete 5 repetitions

5

Participant attempts 5 repetitions

6

Provide a rest period (1–2 min)

7

If successful increase load and repeat test

Repeat steps 5–7 until participant unable to complete 5 repetitions or pain reaches 4/10 or more.

8

Record final load that the participant completed for 5 repetitions