Manual Muscle Testing An evaluation system for diagnosis

Manual Muscle Testing An evaluation system for diagnosis of disease or dysfunction of the musculo -skeletal and nervous systems

Purpose Measures the capability of muscles or groups to provide support and movement n Diagnostic tool n Postural balance n Gait impairment n Range of motion n Uses little equipment n Obtains information not defined by other procedures n

Precautions Do No Harm (use gentleness) n Know ROM limits n Follow procedure n Record n Promptly n Accurately n

To Get Standardized Results Proper training and education n Knowledge base of anatomy, physiology and neurology of muscle function n Follow precise testing protocol n Practice, Practice n A skill developed and maintained with number of cases n

Validity and Accuracy Coordinate the muscle testing findings with other standard diagnostic procedures n The amount of pressure used to test may vary between persons performing the test. n The amount of strength loss must be greater than approximately 20 to 30% to be dependably measurable n Comparison of both sides is a better indicator of loss n

Muscles n 3 Types: Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac n Skeletal around 40% of muscle composition n Generally voluntarily controlled Composed of fibers n Work in groups n Movement depends on how the muscles are attached n

Structure of Muscle http: //en. wikibooks. org/wiki/Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/Muscles

How Do Muscles Cause Movement Origin- where the muscle is attached to the bone; this bone will move very little n Insertion- muscle attachment to bone with most motion n Belly of muscle- part of muscle that enlarges on contraction n

Muscle Groups n n n n Quadriceps Hamstrings Calf Low back Abdominals Pectoralis major Rhomboids n n n Trapezius Latisimus dorsi Deltoids Biceps Triceps

Conduct Strength Testing Correct positioning is essential (Start in extended anatomical position) n Place muscle to be tested in a supported position directly opposed to gravity n Exert uniform force directly on the line opposing movement n

Testing of Bicep & Tricep Support humerus where gravity is against the bicep and tricep, client in anatomical position n Move elbow through full ROM (Passive ROM) n Flexion n Extension n Internal rotation n External rotation n

Maneuver to Assess Muscle Strength With arm in full extension, pull downward on forearm while client attempts to flex. n With arm flexed, apply pressure against forearm, ask client to straighten arm. n When performing muscle tests, be sure to evaluate for asymmetry of the muscle groups (i. e. atrophy on one side and not the other) and landmarks prior to testing. n

Use the following scale to rate strength: n n n 0 -No movement, no contraction of the muscle 1 - Trace, evidence of muscle contraction but no joint movement 2 - Poor, complete range of motion with gravity eliminated 3 -Fair, complete range of motion against gravity 4 - Good, complete range of motion against gravity with moderate resistance 5 -Normal, complete range of motion against gravity with maximal resistance without evidence of fatigue

Other Test Results Weakness – defined as a strength below fair in non weight bearing muscles; below fair + in weight bearing muscles n Contracture – degree of shortness in muscle, so it cannot move through ROM n Substitution – weak muscles are supported by other muscles to move n

Active ROM n Instruct client to move the elbow through ROM Flexion n Extension n Internal rotation n External rotation n n Normal ROM is measured by goniometer Elbow flexion 0 -160 n Elbow extension 145 -0 n Elbow pronation (rotation inward) 0 -90 n

Strength Test Example Gastrocnemius (Ankle plantar flexion) n Patient Standing n Rises on toes, pushing weight upward n

Case Study to Follow Take patient hx to determine diagnosis n Assessment of muscle strength n Set objectives n Implement a plan n Evaluate progress n

Case Study n Drop Foot n weakness of muscles that are involved in flexing the ankle and toes.

Clinical Muscle Evaluation n Typical podiatric ankle strength evaluation consists of plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, eversion and inversion testing

Dorsiflection Testing n Tibialis Anterior Support leg above ankle n Apply pressure against medial side, dorsal surface of the foot, in the direction of plantar flexion of the ankle joint and eversion of the foot. Test dorsiflection directly. n

Dorsiflection Testing n Extensor Hallucis Longus Stabilize foot in slight plantar flexion n Pressure applied against dorsal surface of distal and proximal phalanges of the great toe in direction of flexion. Test big toe extension. n

Dorsiflection Testing n Extensor Digitorum Longus Stabilize foot in slight plantar flexion n Apply pressure against dorsal surface of the toes in the direction of flexion. Test extension of toes. n

Summary Manual Muscle Testing is clinical tool used to evaluate patient n Need information in order to develop orthotic treatment plan n

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Conditions n A list of conditions treatable with Applied Kinesiology

All about muscles n http: //www. emporia. edu/ksn/v 42 n 1 january 1996/shape. htm

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