Reliability of a Novel Qualitative Assessment Tool for Evaluating a Run Plant Task

The authors aimed to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of a novel qualitative assessment tool designed to assess trunk and lower extremity alignment during a run plant task in young female athletes, who are at a higher risk for ACL injuries. While some individual items showed good reliability, the overall tool demonstrated poor to moderate reliability, indicating a need for refinement in scoring definitions before clinical application. The findings suggest that while the tool has potential, further development is necessary to enhance its reliability for identifying at-risk individuals.