Muscular Training: Assessments

Question 1

Static Balance: Unipedal Stance Test

Answer 1

Also called the timed 1-leg stance test. Test provides CPT with insight regarding client risk for falls, abilities to perform ADL and risk of low-back pain.

Question 2

Dynamic Balance: Y Balance Test

Answer 2

Used to Assess dynamic balance. Asymmetries between legs during this test are related to injury risk and may indicate the need for guided injury-prevention strategies

Question 3

Mcgills torso muscular endurance test battery

Answer 3

Multiple assessments performed individually and evaluated collectively composed of trunk flexor endurance test, trunk lateral endurance test, trunk extensor test. A good way to assess low-back and core function. Poor endurance capacity of the torso muscles is believed to contribute to low-back dysfunction and core instability.

Question 4

Mcgills torso endurance test: Trunk Flexor Endurance Test

Answer 4

Assesses endurance of the trunk flexors (rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, and transverse abdominis) Timed test involving isometric contraction of anterior muscles stabilizing the spine until individual fatigues or cannot hold assumed position.

Question 5

Mcgills Torso Endurance Test: Trunk Lateral Endurance Test

Answer 5

(The side-bridge test) Assesses the muscular endurance of the lateral core muscles (transverse abdominis, obliques, quadratus lumborum, and erector spinal) A time test involving isometric contractions of the lateral muscles on each side of the trunk that stabilize the spine. Not suitable for those who suffer from low-back pain, have had recent back surgery, or are among a low-back flare up.

Question 6

Mcgills Torso Endurance Test: Trunk Extensor Test

Answer 6

Assesses the muscular endurance of the torso extensor muscles (erector spinae and multifidi) Involves static isometric contraction of extensor muscles that stabilize the spine. May not be suitable for clients with major strength deficiencies, a high body mass, or someone with back pain or a recent back surgery.

Question 7

Flexibility Assessment: Thomas Test for Hip Flexors

Answer 7

To evaluate the muscles involved in hip flexion (hip flexors, rectus femoris) Test assesses the length go the primary hip flexors. Shouldn’t be conducted for clients with low back pain.

Question 8

Flexibility Assessment: Passive Straight Leg Raise

Answer 8

To assess the length of the hamstrings.

Question 9

Flexibility Assessment: Shoulder Flexion and Extension

Answer 9

To assess the degree of shoulder flexion and extension

Question 10

Movement Assessment: Bend and Lift Assessment/ Squat Pattern

Answer 10

To assess the symmetrical lower-extremity mobility and stability and trunk mobility and stability during a bend and lift movement. (Client performs 5-10 body weight squats lowering as deep as comfortable)

Question 11

Lumbar Dominance: Squat Pattern

Answer 11

Implies lack of core and gluteal muscle strength to counteract the force of the hip flexors and erector spine as they pull the pelvis forward during the squat movement.

Question 12

Quadricep Dominance: Squat Pattern

Answer 12

Implies reliance on loading the quadriceps group during a squat movement.

Question 13

Glute Dominance

Answer 13

Implies reliance on eccentrically loading the gluteus Maximus during a squat movement. The glute dominant method is the preferred method of squatting as it spares the lumbar spine and relieves undue stress on the knees. Helps activate the hamstrings which pull on the posterior surface of the tibia to help unload the ACL

Question 14

Movement Assessment: Single Leg Assessment Step-Up

Answer 14

To assess symmetrical lower-extremity mobility and stability and trunk mobility and stability during single leg step up movement.

Question 15

Movement Assessment: Push Assessment Shoulder Push Stabilization

Answer 15

To assess stabilization of the scapulothoracic joint and core during closed kinetic chain pushing movements.

Question 16

Movement Assessment: Pull Assessment Standing Row

Answer 16

To assess movement efficency and potential muscle imbalances during pulling movements

Question 17

Movement Assessment: Rotation Assessment Thoracic Spine Mobility

Answer 17

To assess bilateral movement of the thoracic spine.

Question 18

Muscular Endurance Assessment: Push Up Assessment

Answer 18

To measure upper- body endurance of the pectoralis muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids. Not appropriate for clients with shoulder, elbow or wrist problems. Client does as many push-ups with correct form until fatigue.

Question 19

Muscular Endurance Assessment: Body-weight Squat Assessment

Answer 19

Evaluates muscular endurance of lower extremity. Not suitable for clients with lower-extremity weakness, balance concerns, or orthopedic issues (primarily the knees.) Client completes as many controlled and proper squat repetitions until fatigue.

Question 20

Muscular Strength Assessments: 1-RM Bench Press

Answer 20

Suitable only for clients who have proper bench press form and no history of shoulder problems. Used to evaluate upper-body strength.

Question 21

Relative Strength Formula

Answer 21

Relative Strength= Absolute Strength/Body weight

Question 22

Muscular Strength Assessments: 1-RM Squat Assessment

Answer 22

Suitable only for clients who demonstrate proper squat form and are free of low-back/knee pain. Used to evaluate lower-extremity strength.

Question 23

Power Assessment: Vertical Jump Assessment

Answer 23

Used to evaluate standing vertical jump height.

Question 24

Speed and Agility Assessment: T-Test

Answer 24

Used to evaluate multidirectional movement ability.