Bee’s Knees (Knee‑to‑Wall Test Board)

See photos for usage instructions Bee's Knees (Knee-to-Wall Test Board). A knee-to-wall test measurement board designed to bring more consistency and clarity to a common physiotherapy assessment. The hope is less ruler fumbling, less guesswork, and no getting down on the floor to read small numbers. Why the name? "The bee's knees" is an expression meaning something is excellent or the best of its kind. It's also a knee-to-wall test, and the whole thing is designed to look like a bee. The Bee Board has stripe-shaped slots that look like a bee's stripes when laid flat on the ground (looks more like bee stripes when laid on a dark surface). The Honeycomb Insert is shaped like a honeycomb, and since honey is sweet, you place it in just the right slot to find that sweet spot for your knee-to-wall test. I thought the name fit on just about every level. The knee-to-wall test (also known as the weight-bearing lunge test or ankle dorsiflexion lunge test) measures ankle dorsiflexion. How far your foot can be from the wall while your knee still touches it. It's simple in theory, but in practice, eyeballing a ruler on the ground can introduce inconsistency. Bee's Knees was designed with that in mind. How to use: Place the Bee Board flat against the wall. Slide in the Honeycomb Insert at your starting position. Position your foot. To read your measurement, add the number on the Honeycomb Insert facing your toes to the number of the corresponding slot line on the Bee Board. The board measures up to 20.5 cm from the wall. The numbers are large enough to read from standing height. No crouching required. The Honeycomb Insert has two sides: one side measures full centimetre increments, and the other adds the extra 0.5 cm. Flip it depending on the precision your assessment calls for. It also acts as a physical indicator for the foot, giving you a consistent stopping point when pressing your foot against it during the test. That said, it is still plastic, so treat it as a gentle reference point rather than something to push hard against. The board also works without the insert entirely, but the Honeycomb Insert was designed to add an extra layer of consistency compared to a ruler on the ground. Tip: For extra grip on the floor, adhesive grip pads can be added to the bottom of the Bee Board. Just make sure they are thin so the board sits as flat as possible against the wall. Designed with physiotherapists and users in mind. What makes Bee's Knees worth printing: Numbers are large enough to read from standing height Measurements up to 20.5 cm from the wall Honeycomb Insert doubles as a physical foot stop for consistent positioning Two-sided insert for full cm and 0.5 cm precision Works with or without the Honeycomb Insert Slots keep the insert securely positioned during the test Add thin adhesive grip pads to the bottom for extra floor grip (optional) Bee-themed design with stripe slots and honeycomb insert that serve the overall concept DISCLAIMER: This is not a medical device. Use at your own risk. Always ensure measurements are reviewed by a qualified professional. Please consult with a medical professional before using this device to ensure it is appropriate for your needs. Designed by Tryspire. Print Settings: Rafts: No Supports: No Brim: Bee Board (yes), Honeycomb Insert (No) Ironing: Bee Board (No), Honeycomb Insert (Yes) Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 30% Infill pattern: Gyroid Wall count: 5 Filament material: PLA Note: For best and most accurate results, print external perimeters first. See images to know when to pause print to change the colours This design is still a work in progress. If you like Tryspire and want to support future projects, consider Ko-fi. Follow Instagram and TikTok for updates. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/tryspire3d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tryspire3d/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tryspire3d This project is primarily licensed under the Open Community License (OCL v1): https://github.com/OpenCommunityLicence/OpenCommunityLicence OCL allows non-commercial use, remixing, and sharing, requires attribution when distributing derivatives, and ensures that any remixes stay under a compatible non-commercial, share-alike license. Some platforms don't support OCL. On those sites, this project is offered under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 for compatibility: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Regardless of platform, OCL v1 is the intended and authoritative license, and attribution is required when sharing or modifying this design.