MAT SHOP
 
Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder Extension strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

To test shoulder extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, shuffled all the way back. Then, ask them to flex their testing arm to 90 degrees out in front of their body. 
  2. Take the Muscle Meter and pla...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder ASH 90-135-180 Deg strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

Testing ASH (Athletic Shoulder Test) isometric strength with a Muscle Meter can be done below. Although it is not essential, it is advisable that the practitioner uses a MegaMat, (or something similar) when conducting this testing protocol. Utilizing a tool such as the MegaMat will ensure that there...

Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder Adduction strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

To test shoulder adduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, follow these steps:

  1. Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, with their testing arm abducted to 90 degrees. 
  2. As for all tests involving the Muscle Meter, the better leverage that practitioners can atta...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Shoulder Abduction strength-isometric Jul 09, 2023

Testing shoulder abduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter involves several steps, including patient preparation, device placement, and data collection. Here is a general overview of the testing protocol:

  1. Have the client seated upright off the long edge of a massage table, with their testi...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Hip Abduction strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

To test hip abduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Ask the client to adopt a side lying position on a massage table. Ensure their top leg is out straight and the bottom leg flexed to roughly 90 degrees at the knee and about 45 degrees at the hip.
  2. The client...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Supine Hip External Rotation strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

Here is a general overview of the testing protocol for supine hip external rotation (ER) isometric strength:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position on a massage table with their testing leg flexed at both the knee and hip to 90 degrees.
  2. It is recommended that the practitioner set themselves up ...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Knee Extension strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

To test knee extension isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. If the massage table allows it, anchor the leg and ankle strap to the supporting structure underneath the table. 
  2. Have the client loop their foot through the slack and have them sitting upright on the long...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Supine Hip Internal Rotation strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

To test supine hip internal rotation (IR) isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position lying down on a massage table or mat. Ask the client to bring one of their hips up to 90 degrees.
  2. While ensuring the client keeps their knee direc...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Hip Flexion strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

To test hip flexion isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Have the client adopt a supine position on a massage table with their legs out straight.
  2. On the testing leg, ask the client to bring their leg up into approximately 20 degrees of hip flexion.
  3. Once set, take ...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Hip Adductor Squeeze strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

Testing adductor squeeze isometric strength with a Muscle Meter involves several steps, including patient preparation, device placement, and data collection. Here is a general overview of the testing protocol:

  1. Patient preparation: Before testing, the patient should be positioned in a supine posit...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Hip Adduction strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

To test hip adduction isometric strength with a Muscle Meter, you can follow these steps:

  1. Ask the client to adopt a side lying position on a massage table. Ensure their bottom leg is out straight and their top leg flexed to roughly 90 degrees at the knee and about 45-60 degrees at the hip.
  2. The c...
Continue Reading...
 
Strength Isometric Test: Knee Flexion strength-isometric Jul 08, 2023

There are two ways to perform this test. Let’s start with option 1 - the handheld option:

  1. Have the client adopt a prone position on a massage table.
  2. To maximize leverage, ensure the Muscle Meter is held close to the practitioner’s body while performing this test. 
  3. Place the press pad of the Mus...
Continue Reading...