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?

    <p>Horizontal adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Stands at tested side</p> 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)?

    <p>Side-lying position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Grade 2 (Poor)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exhibits no contractile activity</p> 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?

    <p>Shoulder elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deltoid anterior fibers</p> 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?

    <p>0-80°</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>At the tested side</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Flex the shoulder to 90° without rotation or horizontal movement</p> 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?

    <p>&quot;Raise your arm forward to shoulder height. Hold it. Don't let me push it down.&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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