Knee-to-Wall (Weight-Bearing Lunge) Test

Mobility

Weight-bearing lunge test for ankle dorsiflexion.

Purpose

Screen for Knee-to-Wall findings.

Execution

1. Face a wall in a split stance
2. Keep the test heel on the floor
3. Drive the knee toward the wall without heel lift
4. Measure the maximum distance or knee-to-wall gap
5. Compare sides

Key Observations

• Toe-to-wall distance with the knee touching
• <10 cm indicates meaningful restriction

Views

• lateral

Protocol

1. Observe from: lateral.
2. Standardize start position and instructions.
3. Perform 2-3 trials per side when applicable.
4. Record key observations and any positive indicators.
5. Compare left vs right when applicable.

Reference

Kim Bennell et al.