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What is the therapist's position during the Grade 3 (Fair) muscle test?
What is the therapist's position during the Grade 3 (Fair) muscle test?
In which position is the patient during the muscle test for Grade 2 (Poor)?
In which position is the patient during the muscle test for Grade 2 (Poor)?
What happens when a patient scores Grade 1 (Trace) in the muscle test for Grade 2 (Poor)?
What happens when a patient scores Grade 1 (Trace) in the muscle test for Grade 2 (Poor)?
What substitution occurs when the pectoralis major is attempted during shoulder flexion?
What substitution occurs when the pectoralis major is attempted during shoulder flexion?
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What does the therapist do during the muscle test for Grade 0 (Zero)?
What does the therapist do during the muscle test for Grade 0 (Zero)?
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What is the position of the patient for alternate tests for Grade 2 (Poor), Grade 1 (Trace), and Grade 0 (Zero)?
What is the position of the patient for alternate tests for Grade 2 (Poor), Grade 1 (Trace), and Grade 0 (Zero)?
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What does completing partial range of motion make the patient eligible for in Grade 2 (Poor)?
What does completing partial range of motion make the patient eligible for in Grade 2 (Poor)?
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What happens when there is no contractile activity in the muscle test for Grade 0 (Zero)?
What happens when there is no contractile activity in the muscle test for Grade 0 (Zero)?
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What happens if a patient attempts to flex the shoulder with the biceps brachii by first externally rotating the shoulder?
What happens if a patient attempts to flex the shoulder with the biceps brachii by first externally rotating the shoulder?
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What is the main muscle involved in shoulder flexion according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
What is the main muscle involved in shoulder flexion according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
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What is the recommended range of motion (ROM) for shoulder flexion in muscle testing by Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
What is the recommended range of motion (ROM) for shoulder flexion in muscle testing by Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
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In which position should the patient be for shoulder flexion muscle testing according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
In which position should the patient be for shoulder flexion muscle testing according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
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Where should the therapist stand during shoulder flexion muscle testing according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
Where should the therapist stand during shoulder flexion muscle testing according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
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What should the patient do during the test for shoulder flexion according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
What should the patient do during the test for shoulder flexion according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
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What action should the patient perform when instructed by the therapist during shoulder flexion muscle testing by Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
What action should the patient perform when instructed by the therapist during shoulder flexion muscle testing by Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?
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