Did you know the neck can manage almost 30kg worth of force when the head is flexed to 60°? It's little wonder so many people develop postural-related pain or symptoms in this area given that they may not have the strength to deal with such forces.
Neck strength is often a neglected area when...
Here are the steps to perform shoulder endurance strength testing with a dumbbell:
1. Have the participant sit or stand with their arms at their sides and a dumbbell in one hand.
2. Instruct the participant to raise their arms to shoulder height and hold the dumbbells with their palms facing...
The PSET is an isometric test performed to failure (Evans et al., 2018). Individuals hold a standardized external load based on body weight and arm length while lying prone with the shoulder in 90° of horizontal abduction and full external rotation (Chaffin DB, 1999; Evans et al.,...
The Single Leg Side Plank test is a fitness assessment exercise that measures your core strength, balance, and stability. The test is over when you can no longer hold the position with good form or if you touch the ground with your lifted leg or any other part of your body. The length of time you...
Procedure:
To test the wrist flexion range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated. This test can also be performed with the forearm supported if need...
The 10 m sprint test is a commonly used test in sports science and fitness testing. It measures the time taken for an individual to cover a distance of 10 meters from a standing start. The time taken to complete the sprint is recorded using electronic timing gates, which can accurately measure...
Procedure:
To test the wrist extension range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated. This test can also be performed with the forearm supported if...
The 20m sprint test is similar to the 10m sprint test, but measures an individual's speed over a longer distance. Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the 20m sprint test:
- Mark the start and finish lines: Find a flat, non-slip surface and mark the start and finish lines using cones or...
The Time Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple and commonly used clinical assessment of mobility and balance in older adults. It involves measuring the time it takes for an individual to stand up from a chair, walk three meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down again. The TUG test is...
Procedure:
To test the wrist radial deviation range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated.
- Align the Measurz inclinometer with the third...
Procedure:
To test the wrist ulnar deviation range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated.
- Align the Measurz inclinometer with the third...
The Plate Tapping Test is a simple and quick assessment tool used to evaluate upper extremity function, particularly the speed and accuracy of hand movements. The test involves tapping two plates or buttons alternately with the dominant and non-dominant hand for a set amount of time. The test...
