Muscle Testing
(T-0091)
Deltoid-Middle
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Linder Test 1
Functional Anatomy
Testing
Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing
Patient position: seated, with the elbow flexed
to 90 degrees and shoulder abducted to 90
degrees in neutral rotation (palm facing
downward and parallel to the floor). If the
scapular stabilizers are weak, they must be
stabilized by the examiner.
Examiner pressure: against the dorsal
surface of the distal end of the humerus. As
pressure is applied, stabilize the shoulder
girdle proximally from above.
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
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Testing
2007-12-15
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