Muscle Testing

(T-0002)

Middle Trapezius

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Linder Test 1

Functional Anatomy

Testing

Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing

Prone, abduct the shoulder to 90 degrees
and externally rotate the shoulder so the
thumb is pointed to the ceiling. Lift the arm off
the table in horizontal extension (thumb
toward the ceiling).

Examiner pressure: Stabilize the opposite
scapular area to prevent trunk rotation and
apply downward pressure to the distal
forearm. Observe the scapula during testing
to be sure lateral (upward) scapular rotation
is maintained as pressure is applied.

Note: The position of the patient’s arm in
rotation is an important detail in this test in
order to differentiate between middle
trapezius, rhomboids, and posterior deltoid.

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

0003-SH-XX Middle Trapezius

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2007-12-14

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