To test shoulder internal rotation (IR) at 0 degrees isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

1. Have the client seated in an upright position off the long edge of a massage table.
2. Ensure the client starts with their elbow tucked into their trunk and that it is flexed to 90 degre...

To test shoulder external rotation (ER) at 0 degrees isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

1. Have the client seated in an upright position off the long edge of a massage table.
2. Ensure the client starts with their elbow tucked into their trunk and that it is flexed to 90 degre...

Testing ASH (Athletic Shoulder Test) isometric strength with a Muscle Meter can be done below. Although it is not essential, it is advisable that the practitioner uses a MegaMat, (or something similar) when conducting this testing protocol. Utilizing a tool such as the MegaMat will ensure that there...

To test shoulder external rotation (ER) isometric strength at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat.
2. Then, ask the client to abduct their shoulder and flex their elbow, both to 90 de...

To test knee extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. If the massage table allows it, anchor the leg and ankle strap to the supporting structure underneath the table. 
2. Have the client loop their foot through the slack and have them sitting upright on the long...

Testing adductor squeeze isometric strength with a Muscle Meter involves several steps, including patient preparation, device placement, and data collection. Here is a general overview of the testing protocol:

1. Patient preparation: Before testing, the patient should be positioned in a supine posit...

To test hip adduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. Ask the client to adopt a side lying position on a massage table. Ensure their bottom leg is out straight and their top leg flexed to roughly 90 degrees at the knee and about 45-60 degrees at the hip.
2. The c...

To test hip extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. Have the client adopt a prone position on a massage table with their legs out straight.
2. On the testing leg, ask the client to bring their leg up into approximately 10 degrees of hip extension.
3. Once set, ta...

To test hip abduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. Ask the client to adopt a side lying position on a massage table. Ensure their top leg is out straight and the bottom leg flexed to roughly 90 degrees at the knee and about 45 degrees at the hip.
2. The client...

There are two ways to perform this test. Let’s start with option 1 - the handheld option:

1. Have the client adopt a prone position on a massage table.
2. To maximize leverage, ensure the Muscle Meter is held close to the practitioner’s body while performing this test. 
3. Place the press pad of the Mus...

To test hip flexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position on a massage table with their legs out straight.
2. On the testing leg, ask the client to bring their leg up into approximately 20 degrees of hip flexion.
3. Once set, take ...

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

1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat. Ask the client to bring one of their hips up to 90 degrees.
2. While ensuring the client keeps their knee direc...