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Linder Test 1 Functional Anatomy Testing Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing
Muscle Testing (T-0002)
Middle Trapezius
Movie for broad-band (300kbps)
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.
Check on the radio button that best describes your test results. If the numeric grade is lower
than 5, click on the NEXT button located on the bottom right hand corner of this page, and
proceed to the Tape Specification Section.
Numeric Percentage Muscular
Functional Level
Grade of normal Contraction
Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
5 100% Normal with full manual resistance appropriate for age
and gender
Full ROM against gravity, sustains position
4 75% Good with moderate manual resistance appropriate
for age and gender
Full ROM against gravity; unable to sustain
3 50% Fair
position with minimal resistance applied
Full ROM with gravity eliminated; partial ROM
2 25% Poor
against gravity
Evidence of slight muscle action
1 10% Trace (e.g.isometric,twitch,palpation);no joint motion
produced
No palpable or visible evidence of muscular
0 0% Zero
contraction
grade is 5
grade is lower than 5
0003-SH-XX Middle Trapezius Go
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