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Strength Isometric Test: Lateral Flexion strength-isometric Sep 06, 2023

Testing neck lateral flexion isometric strength with a Measurz Muscle Meter involves assessing the maximum force or tension that the neck muscles on one side of the neck can generate when contracting isometrically in a lateral (side-to-side) direction. This test can be useful for evaluating the...

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Strength Isometric Test: Neck Extension strength-isometric Sep 06, 2023

Here's how you can test neck extension isometric strength using Measurz Muscle Meter:

Materials Needed:

  1. Measurz Muscle Meter: This is a device used to measure force or muscle strength. It typically consists of a handle and a sensor that quantifies the force applied.

  2. Adjustable chair or bench:...

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Strength Isometric Test: Neck Flexion strength-isometric Sep 06, 2023

Here's how you can test neck flexion isometric strength using Measurz Muscle Meter:

Materials Needed:

  1. Measurz Muscle Meter: This is a device used to measure force or muscle strength. It typically consists of a handle and a sensor that quantifies the force applied.

  2. Adjustable chair or bench: A...

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Strength Isometric Test: Prone Hip External Rotation strength-isometric Sep 06, 2023

Here is a general overview of the testing protocol for prone hip external rotation (ER) isometric strength:

  1. Have the client adopt a prone position on a massage table, with the testing leg flexed at the knee to 90 degrees.
  2. It is recommended that the practitioner set themselves up on the...
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Strength Isometric Test: Prone Hip Internal Rotation strength-isometric Sep 06, 2023

To test prone hip internal rotation (IR) isometric strength with a Measurz Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a prone position on a massage table, with the testing leg flexed at the knee to 90 degrees.
  2. The practitioner should manually bring the client’s...
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Strength Isometric Test: Ankle Toe Extension strength-isometric Aug 31, 2023

To test toe extension isometric strength, follow these general steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. Ask the client to slide down the table until their toes of the testing foot are hanging just over the edge of the table. ...
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Strength Isometric Test: Ankle Toe Flexion strength-isometric Aug 31, 2023

To test toe flexion isometric strength, follow these general steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. Ask the client to slide down the table until their toes of the testing foot are hanging just over the edge of the table. 
  2. ...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder External Rotation 0 deg range of motion Aug 29, 2023

Procedure:

To test Shoulder External Rotation 0 deg range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position with one arm tucked into their trunk, and their elbow flexed at 90 degrees with their thumb facing up toward the ceiling.
  2. As this...
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Range of Motion: Shoulder Internal Rotation 0 degs range of motion Aug 29, 2023

Procedure:

To test Shoulder Internal Rotation 0 degs range of motion with an inclinometer, the following steps can be followed:

  1. Have the client start in a seated or standing position with one arm tucked into their trunk, and their elbow flexed at 90 degrees with their thumb facing up toward the...
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Range of Motion: Prone Hip External Rotation range of motion Aug 28, 2023

Procedure:

  1. Have the client adopt a prone position, face down on a massage table or mat.
  2. Ask the client to flex one knee up, with their heel directly over their knee.
  3. Place the Measurz inclinometer along up and down alongside the client’s tibia.
  4. Have the client externally rotate their hip,...
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Range of Motion: Prone Hip Internal Rotation range of motion Aug 28, 2023

Materials Needed:

  1. Inclinometer (a device used to measure angles of rotation)
  2. Examination table or surface

Procedure:

  1. Have the client adopt a prone position, face down on a massage table or mat.
  2. Ask the client to flex one knee up, with their heel directly over their knee.
  3. Place the Measurz...
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Range of Motion: Femoral Nerve Tension Test range of motion Aug 27, 2023

Procedure:

  1. Much like the Prone Knee Flexion test, have the client adopt a prone position, face down on a massage table or mat.
  2. Ask the client to flex one knee up, with their heel directly over their knee.
  3. Holding the top of the smart device into a bony surface of the tibia, instruct the client...
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