Power

Question 1

what to remember when assessing power

Answer 1

assess power one side at a time and compare like for like.

stabilise and isolate the joint when testing

Question 2

how to assess shoulder power

Answer 2

abduction - dont let me push ur shoulders down

adduction - dont let me push your shoulder down

Question 3

how to assess elbow power

Answer 3

flexion - dont let me pull your arm away from you

extension - dont let me push your arm towards you

Question 4

how to assess wrist power

Answer 4

extension - cock your wrists back and dont let me pull them down
flexion - point your wrists downwards and dont let me pull them up

Question 5

how to assess finger power

Answer 5

extension - put your fingers out straight n dont let me push them down
abduction - splay fingers n dont let me push them together
thumb abduction - point thumb to ceiling n dont let me push them down