Strenght Testing Procedures

Question 1

What term is used as an overall term that covers a range of strength from zero to fair in non weight-bearing muscles but also includes fair+ in weight-bearing muscles?

Answer 1

Weakness

Question 2

What is the difference between contracture and shortness?

Answer 2

Contracture is a MARKED loss ROM; shortness is a slight to moderated loss of ROM

(Kendall et al. P 17)

Question 3

What happens if a patient inclines the body backward during a seated QUADRICEPS FEMORIS manual muscle test?

Answer 3

It may be evidence of an attempt to release hamstring tension.
The TFL exerts a stronger pull if the hip is extended.
If the rectus femoris is the stronger part of the quadriceps, the patient will lean backward. (Kendall, 421)