Considerations When Performing Muscle Testing of the Trunk and Lower Limbs
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Muscle strength testing is used by rehabilitation teams to measure strength deficits, monitor rehabilitation progress and assess readiness to return to sporting activities.
Additionally, muscle strength testing provides valuable insights into various implications such as quadriceps strength, which longitudinal data indicates as a robust predictor of functional decline and mortality associated with coronary artery disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [1] This article will delve into the factors and conditions to consider when assessing manual muscle strength of the trunk and lower limb.
Age and Developmental Stage[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sahu PK, Goodstadt N, Ramakrishnan A, Silfies SP. Test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of knee extensor strength measured by a novel device incorporated into a weight stack machine vs. handheld and isokinetic dynamometry. PloS one. 2024 May 22;19(5):e0301872–2.
