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Scoring for Lateral Step-Down Test
| Criterion | Interpretation | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Arm strategy | Removes hands from waist | 1 |
| Trunk alignment | Leaning in any direction | 1 |
| Pelvic plane | Loss of horizontal plane | 1 |
| Knee posture | Tibial tuberosity medial to 2nd toe | 1 |
| Tibial tuberosity medial to medial border of foot | 2 | |
| Steady | Stepping down on non-tested limb, or wavering from side to side | 1 |
