Exam 2

Question 1

Identify limitations of MMT

Answer 1

lacks sensitivity, ceiling effect

Question 2

What is a ceiling effect?

Answer 2

may mask functional changes

Question 3

name 4 reasons to use alternatives to MMT

Answer 3

1 - strength exceeds a functional threshold
2 - examiner strength is not adequate for pt
3 - necessity to capture subtle differences btwn sides or ant/agonist
4 - power/endurance need to be measured

Question 4

Alternatives to MMT

Answer 4

• equipment based testing
• free weight testing
• hand held dynamometry
• elastic band strength testing
• isokinetic testing
• max strength testing (1RM, multiple RM)
• functional strength testing

Question 5

What needs to be considered with equipment based testing

Answer 5

type of patient, tx goals, need for comprehensive evaluation

Question 6

increased safety of equipment based testing allows for?

Answer 6

highly controlled single plane motion

Question 7

limitations of equipment based testing

Answer 7

cost/availability

Question 8

What are 4 tests for equiment based testing with normative data

Answer 8

bench press, lat pull down, leg press, knee extension

Question 9

Why are the 4 normative data tests important

Answer 9

they are functional, multiple muscle groups that relate to function