To test wrist extension isometric strength with a handheld dynamometer, you can follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat, with the testing elbow locked out straight by their side. The client’s elbow should be pronated for this test. ...
Here is a general protocol for testing elbow extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter:
- Have the client seated in an upright position, with their elbow tucked into their torso and flexed to 90 degrees, or perhaps a little bit more. The client’s elbow should be in a supinated...
Here are the steps to test elbow flexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter:
- Have the client seated in an upright position, with their elbow tucked into their torso and flexed to 90 degrees. Their elbow should remain in a supinated position.
- The practitioner should then position themselves...
The following is a general procedure for testing isometric shoulder internal rotation (IR) strength at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction with a Muscle Meter:
- Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat.
- Then, ask the client to abduct their shoulder and flex their...
To test shoulder flexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:
- Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, shuffled all the way back. Then, ask them to flex their testing arm to 90 degrees out in front of their body.
- Take the Muscle Meter and...
To test shoulder adduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:
- Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, with their testing arm abducted to 90 degrees.
- As for all tests involving the Muscle Meter, the better leverage that practitioners can...
Testing shoulder abduction 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:
- Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, with their...
To test shoulder internal rotation (IR) at 0 degrees isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:
- Have the client seated in an upright position off the long edge of a massage table.
- Ensure the client starts with their elbow tucked into their trunk and that it is flexed to 90...
To test shoulder external rotation (ER) at 0 degrees isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:
- Have the client seated in an upright position off the long edge of a massage table.
- Ensure the client starts with their elbow tucked into their trunk and that it is flexed to 90...
To test shoulder extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:
- Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, shuffled all the way back. Then, ask them to flex their testing arm to 90 degrees out in front of their body.
- Take the Muscle...
To test shoulder external rotation (ER) isometric strength at 90 degrees of shoulder abduction with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a supine position, lying flat on a massage table or mat.
- Then, ask the client to abduct their shoulder and flex their elbow, both to 90...
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...