Muscle Performance Testing Flashcards
To do a MMT for trunk flexion, the therapist will not be applying any resistance to the patient. The patient will be supine and will be graded on whether or not they can do a sit up and clear their (superior/inferior) angle off of the table.
inferior
When doing MMT for trunk flexion, “I generally recommend starting with 3/5 MMT test position and progressing to more difficult grades if able; regress to less challenging grades instead if appropriate”.
Got it
The grade (3/4) MMT position for trunk flexion is supine with the patient’s arms by their side
3
The grade (4/5) MMT position for flexion of the trunk is the patient supine with their arms folded.
4
The grade (4/5) MMT position for flexion of the trunk is the patient supine with their hands behind their head.
5
A grade (1/2) for MMT trunk flexion is when the patient is only able to lift their head and cervical spine but can’t clear the inferior angle of the scapula.
2
A grade (1/2) for MMT trunk flexion is when the patient has no movement, but a trace muscle contraction.
1
To do a MMT for trunk extension, the therapist will not be applying any resistance to the patient. The patient will be prone and will be graded on whether or not they can lift their sternum and xiphoid process completely off of the table.
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When doing MMT trunk extension, the therapist stabilizes at the (proximal/mid) thigh.
mid
The grade (3/4) MMT trunk extension position is the arms at their side.
3
The grade (3/4) MMT trunk extension position is the arms folded behind their back.
4
The grade (4/5) MMT trunk extension position is the arms behind their head.
5
The grade (2/3) MMT trunk extension is able to move through partial range of motion
2
The grade (1/2) MMT trunk extension is essentially no movement, but trace contractions.
1
MMT Trunk rotation is the same as MMT Trunk Flexion as far as the grades being determined by the position of the patient. In this test the patient is (supine/prone) and will be asked to do an oblique sit up. The therapist will stabilize over the (mid/proximal) thigh and will palpate on the (ipsilateral/contralateral) oblique. So if i am palpating on the patients right side, he will be rotating to the (right/left).
supine; mid; ipsilateral; left
To test lumbar extensor endurance, what test do you use?
Sorensen test -
To test trunk flexion endurance, what does the patient have to do?
Perform a forward plank
To test trunk lateral endurance, what does the patient have to do?
Side plank
What muscle length test tests the hip flexors and the rectus femoris?
The Thomas Test
What muscle length test, tests the TFL?
Ober’s test
What muscle length test, tests the rectus femoris length?
The ely test (prone knee flexion)
What test is a commonly used test to identify an impairment in disc pathology or nerve root irritation? It also has specific importance in detecting disc herniation and neural compression.
The Straight Leg Raise
What test is used to assess hamstring flexibility?
Popliteal angle - aka Hamstring 90/90 test
What is the patient position when performing MMT for hip flexion?
Sitting on the edge of the table
Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip flexion?
The iliac crest watching for them leaning back which would bias the test
What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip flexion?
Sidelying
In the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip flexion, the therapist is holding the (testing/non testing) leg.
non testing
What does the patient have to do in the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip flexion to prove they can get through the full range?
Pull their hip up to their chest
What is the patient position for MMT of hip extension?
Prone
Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip extension to avoid excessive lumbar extension?
The pelvis (anterior iliac crest / PSIS?)
What is the patient position for MMT of hip extension if we expect the patient has tight hip flexors?
Lying on the edge of the table with their pubic region against the edge of the table like doggy style position
Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip extension if we expect the patient has tight hip flexors?
The pelvis region
Ask about the MMT extension position for the gluteus maximus bias
OK
What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension?
Sidelying
The therapist is holding the (testing/non testing) leg during the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension
non testing
What does the patient have to do to prove they have full ROM in the gravity minimized position for hip extension?
Extend their leg
What is the patient position for MMT of hip extension with biasing the gluteus maximus?
Prone with the knees flexed
Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus?
The pelvis region
What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus?
Sidelying with the knees flexed
The therapist is holding the (testing/non testing) leg in the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus?
non testing
What does the patient have to do in the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus to prove they have full ROM?
Extend the leg
What is the patient position in MMT of hip abduction?
Sidelying
What is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip abduction to watch out for excess movement?
The pelvis
What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip abduction?
Supine
What does the patient have to do in the gravity minimized position in MMT of hip abduction?
Abduct their leg
Decided to stop and just memorize videos
Too time consuming
