Musculoskeletal Testing Flashcards
“the maximum force that a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single contraction (over a brief period)”
muscle strength
“the submaximal force that a muscle or muscle group can sustain over a number of repetitions or over an extended period of time”
muscular endurance
When assessing muscular strength and endurance, what two things should you be considering?
- joint angle and ROM
2. velocity of contraction
dynamometers, cable tensiometers, strain gauges, and load cells are all tools to measure what?
static muscular strength
Free weights, resistance machines, and isokinetic machines can all be used to measure what type of muscular strength?
dynamic muscular strength
What does MVIC stand for?
maximal voluntary isometric contraction
“the maximum force that a muscle group can exert without movement”
static strength testing
Static strength testing is specific to ___ ___ and ___ ___
joint angle and muscle group
What is static strength testing strongly correlated with?
work tasks for physically demanding occupations (0.63-0.91)
Hand dynamometers measure from 0-100 kg in __kg increments
1kg
Back and leg dynamometers measure from 0-1134 kg in __kg increments
4.5kg
How do you perform a grip strength test using a hand dynamometer?
While standing with arm out at side and slightly abducted with straight elbow, briefly squeeze the dynamometer as hard as possible without any excess body motion
How many readings do you take for a grip strength test using a hand dynamometer?
2x on each hand, take the max combined scores from R and L
What is the goal for dynamic strength testing?
determine an individual’s maximal force generating capacity (within 3 reps)
What does ACSM recommend for assessing upper and lower body strength?
bench press and leg press
When does failure during dynamic strength testing usually occur?
during the concentric phase
What does the 6-item strength testing battery include?
Upper: bench press, arm curl, lat pulldown
Lower: leg press, leg extension, leg curl
1RM Protocols:
- 1 set of - reps @ __-__% of estimated 1RM
- 1 to 2 sets of - reps @ __-__% of estimated 1RM
5-10 @ 40-60%
3-5 @ 60-80%
If an attempt at a 1RM lift is successful, how much should you increase the weight for upper and lower body exercises?
5-10% for upper
10-20% for lower
What is the rest between 1RM attempts?
3-5 minutes
a 1RM should be determined within __-__ maximal efforts
3-5
What is the difference between absolute and relative strength?
Absolute - max amount of force measured by a strength test with no adjustment for body mass
Relative - divide test outcome by body mass
Example Q: a 200 pound person does a 1RM leg press and maxes out at 500 pounds. What is his relative strength ratio?
500/200=2.5
How do men and women differ when it comes to absolute and relative strength?
Men are usually stronger in both categories!
The absolute strength for upper body in women is __-__% that of men and __% for lower body strength
50-60%; 70%
With regard to relative strength, how are women compared to men?
due to differences in %BF, a higher proportion of women’s body weight is fat weight, the non-force producing component, resulting in lower strength per pound of body weight
T/F: there is a strong relationship between muscle endurance and 1RM
true
Repetitions --> %1RM 1 = 2 = 4 = 6 = 8 = 10 = 12 =
100 95 90 85 80 75 70 ***KNOW THIS FOR FINAL EXAM***
Example Q: a participant completes 10 reps at 90 pounds, what is their estimated 1RM?
90/0.75 = 120 lbs
What are 3 ways to measure muscular endurance?
- body weight testing to failure
- AMRAP against submaximal load
- maintaining a specific position for as long as possible
What is the ROM criteria for a push up?
Concentric phase to full extension and eccentric phase with chin to floor
What three things do you need for the partial curl-up protocol?
mat, 2 pieces or tape, metronome
what are the distances for setting the tape up during the partial curl-up protocol?
12cm apart for <45 yrs
8cm for >45 years