Resisted Isometric Movement Testing
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.
