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Speed Testing: Plate Tapping Test speed Jul 04, 2023

A client may have good grip strength but still struggle with quick, accurate hand movements.

In sport, work and daily tasks, upper-limb speed can matter just as much as force. A tennis player may need fast hand reactions. An older adult may need better hand coordination for daily function. A client...

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Range of Motion: Wrist Radial Deviation range of motion Jul 04, 2023

The Wrist Radial Deviation Test measures how far the hand moves toward the thumb side of the forearm. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer, smartphone tool or consistent ROM workflow. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to gripping, l...

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Range of Motion: Wrist Flexion range of motion Jul 04, 2023

The Wrist Flexion Test measures how far the hand bends forward toward the palm side of the forearm. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or smartphone-based process. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to gripping, pressing, weight-be...

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Range of Motion: Wrist Ulnar Deviation range of motion Jul 04, 2023

The Wrist Ulnar Deviation Test measures how far the hand moves toward the little-finger side of the forearm. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer, smartphone tool or consistent ROM workflow. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to grip...

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Speed Testing: 20m Sprint speed Jul 04, 2023

A player may accelerate well over the first few steps but fade across a longer short sprint. The 20 m Sprint Test gives professionals a practical way to assess acceleration and early speed over a distance that is relevant for many field and court sports.

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Speed Testing: Sprint Test speed Jul 04, 2023

A client says they feel faster, but β€œfaster” can mean different things.

They may be quicker over the first step, sharper across 10 yards, faster in a 40-yard dash, or better at maintaining speed across 40 metres.

Choosing the correct sprint distance matters because each test answers a different pe...

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Range of Motion: Wrist Extension range of motion Jul 04, 2023

The Wrist Extension Test measures how far the hand bends backward toward the back of the forearm. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or smartphone-based process. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to gripping, pressing, weight-bear...

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Speed Testing: 10m Sprint speed Jul 04, 2023

A player may accelerate well over the first few steps but fade across a longer short sprint. The 20 m Sprint Test gives professionals a practical way to assess acceleration and early speed over a distance that is relevant for many field and court sports.

The MAT article describes the 20 m Sprint Te...

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Range of Motion: Elbow Supination range of motion Jul 03, 2023

The Elbow Supination Test measures how far the forearm rotates so the palm turns upward or forward, depending on position. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or smartphone-based method. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to grippin...

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Range of Motion: Elbow Pronation range of motion Jul 03, 2023

The Elbow Pronation Test measures how far the forearm rotates so the palm turns downward or backward, depending on position. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or smartphone-based method. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to gripp...

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Range of Motion: Elbow Extension range of motion Jul 03, 2023

The Elbow Extension Test measures how far the elbow straightens. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or consistent ROM workflow. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to pressing, throwing, pushing, pulling, gripping and upper-limb str...

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Range of Motion: Elbow Flexion range of motion Jul 03, 2023

The Elbow Flexion Test measures how far the elbow bends. It can be assessed actively or passively using a goniometer, inclinometer or consistent ROM workflow. The result helps compare sides, monitor symptoms and add context to pressing, pulling, gripping, throwing, upper-limb strength and daily func...

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