Muscle strength

Question 1

How to assess muscle strength?

Answer 1

Manual muscle testing

Question 2

How to assess power grip strength?

Answer 2

dynamometer

Question 3

How to assess pinch grip strength?

Answer 3

pinch gauge

Question 4

MMT level

Answer 4

0: No visible or palpable contraction
1: Visible or palpable contraction with no motion
2: Full ROM gravity eliminated
3: Full ROM against gravity
4: Full ROM against gravity, moderate resistance
5: Full ROM against gravity, maximal resistance

Question 5

Methods of muscle strengthening

Answer 5

resistive exercise
theraband
putty
rubber band
shoulder board
sanding
weights

Integrate in IADL:
sitting at a computer to write a letter while maintaining a neutral spine strengthens the abdominal muscles
and sitting tolerance –> can increase the ability to sit in the car for a moderate to long car ride