Muscle Testing

(T-0003)

Lower Trapezius

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Linder Test 1

Functional Anatomy

Testing

Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing

Patient position: prone, with the shoulder off
the edge of the table. Abduct the shoulder to
120 degrees. Externally rotate the shoulder
so the thumb points to the ceiling. Lift the arm
to the ceiling.

Examiner pressure: Apply downward
pressure against the lateral forearm.

Note: the posterior deltoid, teres minor,
infraspinatus, and elbow extensors must
stabilize the humerus to the scapula in order
to use the arm as a lever.

Numeric

Grade

Percentage

of normal

Muscular

Contraction

Functional Level

5

100%

Normal

Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
with full manual resistance appropriate for age
and gender

4

75%

Good

Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
with moderate manual resistance appropriate
for age and gender

3

50%

Fair

Full ROM against gravity; unable to sustain
position with minimal resistance applied

2

25%

Poor

Full ROM with gravity eliminated; partial ROM
against gravity

1

10%

Trace

Evidence of slight muscle action
(e.g.isometric,twitch,palpation);no joint motion
produced

0

0%

Zero

No palpable or visible evidence of muscular
contraction

grade is 5

grade is lower than 5

0004-SH-XX Lower Trapezius

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Testing

2007-12-14

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