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The Resisted Isometric Movement testing was an examination developed by Cyriax. It was originally called resisted movements, and is sometimes known as the resisted isometrics.
The Resisted Isometric Movement testing was an examination developed by Cyriax. It was originally called resisted movements, and is sometimes known as the resisted isometrics.


Contractile structures: Structures that can shorten and elongate in length like a muscle
'''Contractile structures:''' Structures that can shorten and elongate in length like a muscle


Inert structures: Structures in the human body that cannot shorten or elongate in length. Eg: ligaments, tendons, capsule, bursa.
'''Inert structures:''' Structures in the human body that cannot shorten or elongate in length. Eg: ligaments, tendons, capsule, bursa.


== Procedure: ==
== Procedure: ==
The joint must be held at mid range. This is done to keep the inert sturctues off any strecth
The joint is positioned in mid range, keeping the inert tissues off of stretch and there must be no movement at the joint
 
Muscles other than the testing muscles musn't be included.

Revision as of 10:50, 6 April 2021

The Resisted Isometric Movement testing was an examination developed by Cyriax. It was originally called resisted movements, and is sometimes known as the resisted isometrics.

Contractile structures: Structures that can shorten and elongate in length like a muscle

Inert structures: Structures in the human body that cannot shorten or elongate in length. Eg: ligaments, tendons, capsule, bursa.

Procedure:[edit | edit source]

The joint is positioned in mid range, keeping the inert tissues off of stretch and there must be no movement at the joint

Muscles other than the testing muscles musn't be included.