Here is a general overview of the testing protocol for supine hip external rotation (ER) isometric strength:

1. 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.
2. It is recommended that the practitioner set...

To test supine hip internal rotation (IR) isometric strength with a Measurz Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

1. 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.
2. Place the Muscle Meter just above the lateral...

Here is one method for testing 1st toe extension isometric strength:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. Ask the client to slide down the table until their toes of the testing foot are hanging just over the edge of the table. 
2. To...

To test 1st toe flexion isometric strength, follow these steps:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. Ask the client to slide down the table until their toes of the testing foot are hanging just over the edge of the table. 
2. To ensure...

To test ankle eversion isometric strength, follow these general steps:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. 
2. Ensure the foot being tested starts in a neutral position with a small amount of degrees of ankle inversion. 
3. To...

The calf raise test is an easy and effective way to assess the calf complex and lower shank strength that is often associated with force absorption from walking, running, and jumping. 

Research (Schlumberger, 2002) has shown that being able to perform 25 or more bodyweight calf raises with...

The Hamstring 90/90 test is a physical assessment that measures the flexibility of the hamstrings, which are the muscles at the back of the thigh. 

To test Hamstring 90/90 isometric strength with a handheld dynamometer, follow these steps:

1. Have the client resting in a supine position on the...

Testing ankle inversion isometric strength with a muscle meter can be done using the following protocol:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. 
2. Ensure the foot being tested starts in a neutral position with a small amount of...

To test ankle dorsiflexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you would typically follow these steps:

1. Have the client adopt a supine position, lying down on a table with their shoes and socks off. 
2. Ensure the foot being tested starts in a neutral position, with roughly 10 degrees of...

The Single Leg Sit To Stand Test (SLSS) is a useful single-leg strength test for those that do not have access to a lot of equipment. Due to the open-chain nature of the test, it requires more balance and skill than performing the Sing Leg Leg Press and can be used also to assess the...

The Single Leg Sit To Stand Test (SLSS) is a useful single-leg strength test for those that do not have access to a lot of equipment. Due to the open-chain nature of the test, it requires more balance and skill than performing the Sing Leg Leg Press and can be used also to assess the...

The Single Leg Adductor Plank test is a physical fitness assessment that measures an individual's ability to stabilize their core and hip muscles while performing a unilateral (single-leg) exercise. The Single Leg Adductor Plank test is designed to assess an individual's core and hip stability,...