Musculoskeletal Tests Procedures

Question 1

Grip Strength

Answer 1

• Adjust dynamometer appropriately to fit the client’s hand
• Marker on the wall
• Hold dynamometer with the forearm at level of thigh, away from body
• Squeeze while exhaling

Question 2

Push Ups

Answer 2

Inform client:

• No time limit, as many as they can do
• Not count repetitions with improper technique
• Exhale during upward phase of push up
• 1-2 practice repetitions for proper form

Test:

• Lie on stomach, legs together
• Hands pointed forward, positioned under the shoulders
• Focus on floor as they complete each push up
• Chin touches the mat in the down position, stomach and thighs do not touch mat
• Repeat as many times as possible with no time limit
• Encourage client to breathe

Question 3

Sit and Reach

Answer 3

• modified hurdler’s stretch to warm up (twice each leg, holding for 20 seconds)

Test:

• Client sits on floor with legs extended, without shoes
• Feet placed flat against flexometer
• Inner edge of soles 6 inches apart
• Legs fully extended, arms evenly stretched with palms down and hands together
• Pushing sliding marker with fingertips as far as possible, slowly
• Hold position for 2 seconds
• Knees must not flex

Question 4

Forearm plank protocol

Answer 4

• Demonstrate proper technique
• Elbows in contact with ground beneath shoulders, forearms neutral, feet narrow but not touching
• Time starts when client raises the pelvis

Question 5

One-Leg Stance

Answer 5

• Client stands barefoot behind or beside a chair on a flat floor surface
• Hands crossed on shoulders
• Client chooses leg to balance on, lifting other foot so that it is near but not touching the ankle
• Focus on a marker on the wall
• Time ends:
  o Arms move
  o Raised foot is moved
  o Weight-baring foot is moved
  o 45 sec have passed