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Revision as of 17:53, 13 November 2018
Muscles Involved:[edit | edit source]
Triceps Brachii Anconeus
Patient Positioning[edit | edit source]
Prone with test side shoulder in ~90 degrees abduction
Patient's test side forearm is hanging over side of plinth; upper arm supported on plinth to elbow.
Joint start Position[edit | edit source]
Elbow in neutral position between flexion/extension end of range.
This start position may need to be modified depending on available range of motion per individual patient.
Therapist Position[edit | edit source]
At test side
Provide stabilization support just above elbow
To Test[edit | edit source]
- Patient is to extend elbow to full available range
- Grades 4 and 5 - The therapist will apply resistance over the dorsal forearm in the direction opposite to extension through full available range.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hislop H, Avers D, Brown M. Daniels and Worthingham's muscle Testing-E-Book: Techniques of manual examination and performance testing. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2013 Sep 27.