With high rates of lower back pain and dysfunction seen worldwide, it is often proposed that poor trunk muscle endurance may be a contributing factor in non-specific lower back pain conditions in athletic and general populations.
The McGill Torso Endurance Tests are a useful battery of tests that...
The PSET is an isometric test performed to failure (Evans et al., 2018). Individuals hold a standardized external load based on body weight and arm length while lying prone with the shoulder in 90° of horizontal abduction and full external rotation (Chaffin DB, 1999; Evans et al.,...
Did you know the neck can manage almost 30kg worth of force when the head is flexed to 60°? It's little wonder so many people develop postural-related pain or symptoms in this area given that they may not have the strength to deal with such forces.
Neck strength is often a neglected area when...
Here are the steps to perform shoulder endurance strength testing with a dumbbell:
1. Have the participant sit or stand with their arms at their sides and a dumbbell in one hand.
2. Instruct the participant to raise their arms to shoulder height and hold the dumbbells with their palms facing...
The Shoulder Isometric Endurance Tests at 5% Body Weight (BW) for abduction, external rotation, and flexion are assessments used to evaluate the endurance and strength of specific shoulder muscles.
Performing these tests generally involves:
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Setup: Sit or stand with the arm at the side for...
The Powerline 'Bunkie' tests are a functional performance test battery consisting of 5 test positions and have been used to assess aspects of muscular function.
De Witt and Venter proposed this FPT consisting of 5 test positions (each test performed bilaterally for a total of 10 tests)...
The 10 m sprint test is a commonly used test in sports science and fitness testing. It measures the time taken for an individual to cover a distance of 10 meters from a standing start. The time taken to complete the sprint is recorded using electronic timing gates, which can accurately measure...
Procedure:
To test the wrist radial deviation range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated.
- Align the Measurz inclinometer with the third...
Procedure:
To test the wrist extension range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated. This test can also be performed with the forearm supported if...
The 20m sprint test is similar to the 10m sprint test, but measures an individual's speed over a longer distance. Here is a step-by-step procedure for performing the 20m sprint test:
- Mark the start and finish lines: Find a flat, non-slip surface and mark the start and finish lines using cones or...
Procedure:
To test the wrist ulnar deviation range of motion with an inclinometer, follow these steps:
- Have the client adopt a seated position with their elbow tucked into their trunk and flexed at 90 degrees with their forearm pronated.
- Align the Measurz inclinometer with the third...
The Time Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple and commonly used clinical assessment of mobility and balance in older adults. It involves measuring the time it takes for an individual to stand up from a chair, walk three meters, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down again. The TUG test is...
