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Range of Motion: Spine Extension range of motion Jun 29, 2023

 Testing Spine Extension range of motion with an inclinometer involves the following steps:

  1. Have the client adopt an upright standing position. 
  2. With the Measurz inclinometer aligned with T12 of the spinous process, instruct the client to extend back as far as they can, ensuring their knees are ...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Dorsiflexion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test ankle dorsiflexion range of motion with an inclinometer, you would follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. Press the play button on the Measurz inclinometer and instruct the client to actively pull their toe...
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Range of Motion: Knee Prone heel to butt range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test Knee Prone heel to butt range of motion with an inclinometer, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Ask the patient to lie prone on a treatment table, with their knees fully extended.
  2. Secure the inclinometer to the posterior aspect of the patient's ankle, just above the calcaneus bone. En...
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Range of Motion: Knee Extension range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test Knee Extension range of motion with an inclinometer, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat, with both legs out straight. 
  2. Place the Measurz inclinometer on the midway point of the tibia.
  3. Instruct the client to p...
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Range of Motion: Ankle First Toe Extension range of motion Jun 28, 2023

 To test 1st Toe Extension range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. With their foot in a neutral position, align the Measurz inclinometer in a vertical position alongside their b...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Plantarflexion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test plantarflexion range of motion with an inclinometer, you would follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. Press the play button on the Measurz inclinometer and instruct the client to push their foot down and aw...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Inversion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

An inclinometer is a device used to measure the angle of a joint. To test ankle inversion range of motion using an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. As this is a rotational test, the Measurz incl...
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Range of Motion: Knee Flexion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

 To test Knee Flexion range of motion with an inclinometer, you will need to follow these steps:

  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. Holding the top of the smart device into a ...
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Range of Motion: Ankle Eversion range of motion Jun 28, 2023

To test ankle eversion range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:

  1. With their shoes and socks off, get your client to lie down in a supine position on a massage table.
  2. As this is a rotational test, the Measurz inclinometer will adopt its transverse plane feature. Thus, it is critic...
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Power Testing: Med Ball Throw power Jun 28, 2023

The Med Ball Throw Test assesses upper-body explosive power by measuring how far a client can throw a medicine ball from a standardised position.

Introduction

A client may have good pressing strength but still lack explosive upper-body power. The Med Ball Throw Test provides a practical field meas...

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Power Testing: Broad Jump power Jun 27, 2023

The Broad Jump Test measures horizontal lower-body power by recording how far a client can jump from a standing start. It is useful for assessing explosive power and tracking training progress.

Introduction

Some athletes need horizontal power more than vertical power. The Broad Jump Test gives pro...

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Power Testing: Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Test (CKCUET) power Jun 27, 2023

The Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test assesses upper-limb stability, power endurance and trunk control during repeated alternating hand touches in a push-up position.

Introduction

A client may have full shoulder range and good isolated strength but still struggle to support body ...

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