Structure of a muscle test Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 stages of muscle testing
A
- Light pressure
- Medium
- Heavy
2
Q
Light pressure
A
Minimal force applied for one or two seconds to check the availability of the neural pathway.
3
Q
Medium
A
A stronger resistance is applied for one or two seconds to test the strength of the muscle
4
Q
Heavy
A
A firm pressure is held for 5-10 second’s to test stamina
