The proper 3 step procedure for testing any muscle group is to first take the pt. through the PROM, checking for the end feels, then ask the pt. to perform the Fair or 3 grade test slowly with a 3 second hold against gravity,, then repeat the same motion with gradually increasing resistance, discerning the Fair + , Good, or Normal level strength grade.  

Please identify the correct landmark Axis using the large goniometer for measuring the hip Flexion or Extension AROM or PROM.

Your pt. with a Hamstring pull will benefit from which set of ex’s?  

If you could change one thing to make this class better, what would you choose to change and why?

Remember to read the whole question before you look at the answers, when students skim the question, they oftne miss critical pieces of information and select the wrong answer.

Your pt. with a subacute bursitis is needing some assistance with exercise. What is the typical set that the PT would assign?

Your patient has had an injury to his or her knee. Your PT has measured knee circumference (girth) to be 4 cm greater on the injured side. What is proper way to measure it to see if swelling has declined?  

You are attempting to fire up the hip abductor mm. to test their strength, but the pt. keeps moving their leg forward into hip flexion. What m. are you really testing?

When approaching your pt, you note that they are limping and their pelvis is dropping off laterally on one side. What is this indicative of?  

Your patient’s ability to generate tension when exercising or doing a manual muscle test is affected by all EXCEPT?