The Shoulder Extension Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when pushing or pulling the arm backward or downward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess isometric shoulder extension force output in a controlled setup.
Shoulder extension strength can provide useful co...
The Shoulder Flexion Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when lifting the arm forward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess isometric shoulder flexion force output in a controlled setup.
Shoulder flexion strength can provide useful context for overhead reaching, l...
The Shoulder Internal Rotation Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when rotating the arm inward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess isometric shoulder internal rotation force output in a controlled setup.
Shoulder internal rotation strength can provide useful co...
The Supine Hip Internal Rotation Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when rotating the thigh inward against resistance while lying on their back. In the supine position, the hip may be tested in a more supported setup than standing or prone variations, which can be useful when...
The Knee Flexion Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when bending the knee against resistance. It is commonly used to assess hamstring force output in a controlled isometric setup.
Knee flexion strength can provide useful context for walking, running, sprinting, deceleration,...
The Knee Extension Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when straightening the knee against resistance. It is commonly used to assess quadriceps force output in a controlled isometric setup.
Knee extension strength can provide useful context for walking, stair use, squatting, ...
Here is a general overview of the testing protocol for supine hip external rotation (ER) isometric strength:
- Have the client adopt a supine position on a massage table with their testing leg flexed at both the knee and hip to 90 degrees.
- It is recommended that the practitioner set themselves up ...
The Hip Adductor Squeeze Test measures how much force a client can produce when squeezing inward through the hips against the Muscle Meter or another fixed device. It is commonly used to assess bilateral hip adductor force output and symptom response in a controlled isometric setup.
This test can p...
The Hip Adduction Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when moving the thigh toward the midline against resistance. It is commonly used to assess hip adductor force output in a controlled isometric setup.
Hip adduction strength can provide useful context for walking, running, ...
The Hip Flexion Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when lifting the thigh upward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess hip flexor force output in a controlled isometric setup.
Hip flexion strength can provide useful context for walking, running, sprinting, stair ...
The Hip Abduction Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when moving the thigh away from the midline against resistance. It is commonly used to assess hip abductor force output in a controlled isometric setup.
Hip abduction strength can provide useful context for walking, runnin...
The Hip Extension Strength Test measures how much force a client can produce when moving the thigh backward against resistance. It is commonly used to assess hip extensor force output in a controlled isometric setup.
Hip extension strength can provide useful context for walking, running, sprinting,...