Shoulder Muscle Testing: Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen

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What is the therapist's position during the Grade 3 (Fair) muscle test?

Standing behind the patient

Standing at the patient's tested side (correct)

Standing at the patient's unaffected side

Sitting in front of the patient

In which position is the patient during the muscle test for Grade 2 (Poor)?

Supine position

Short sitting position (correct)

Prone position

Side-lying position

What happens when a patient scores Grade 1 (Trace) in the muscle test for Grade 2 (Poor)?

Examiner feels or sees contractile activity in the anterior deltoid, but no motion occurs (correct)

Exhibits no contractile activity

Tolerates no resistance

Completes partial range of motion

What substitution occurs when the pectoralis major is attempted during shoulder flexion?

Horizontal adduction Signup and view all the answers

What does the therapist do during the muscle test for Grade 0 (Zero)?

Stands at tested side Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of the patient for alternate tests for Grade 2 (Poor), Grade 1 (Trace), and Grade 0 (Zero)?

Side-lying position Signup and view all the answers

What does completing partial range of motion make the patient eligible for in Grade 2 (Poor)?

Grade 2 (Poor) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is no contractile activity in the muscle test for Grade 0 (Zero)?

Exhibits no contractile activity Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a patient attempts to flex the shoulder with the biceps brachii by first externally rotating the shoulder?

Shoulder elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main muscle involved in shoulder flexion according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?

Deltoid anterior fibers Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range of motion (ROM) for shoulder flexion in muscle testing by Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?

0-80° Signup and view all the answers

In which position should the patient be for shoulder flexion muscle testing according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?

Short sitting with arms at sides, elbow slightly flexed , forearm pronated Signup and view all the answers

Where should the therapist stand during shoulder flexion muscle testing according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?

At the tested side Signup and view all the answers

What should the patient do during the test for shoulder flexion according to Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?

Flex the shoulder to 90° without rotation or horizontal movement Signup and view all the answers

What action should the patient perform when instructed by the therapist during shoulder flexion muscle testing by Dr. Fairouz Hatem Ameen?

"Raise your arm forward to shoulder height. Hold it. Don't let me push it down." Signup and view all the answers

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