Knee extension manual muscle test

Objective: To compare manual muscle test with hand-held dynamometer measurements of knee extension strength. A secondary analysis of measurements (n = knees) from acute rehabilitation patients was performed. Design: Knee extensor muscle testing was conducted according to the technique of Hislop and Montgomery; 0 to 5 grades were converted to an expanded 0 to 12 scale. Dynamometry was used to measure the isometric knee extension force with 'gravity eliminated.' Results: Manual muscle test and dynamometer measures were highly correlated (r = ; P dynamometer forces that were associated with Cited by: The therapist stands next to the test leg. The therapist places one hand on the posterior thigh and the other hand applies resistance at the distal calf or just above the ankle. The resistance is applied in downward direction as the patient actively flexes the knee. Knee Extension.

thigh, test in the alternate position. Knee Extension (3-thru 5) 1. Ask patient to sit up straight and support trunk with arms propped with no greater than 20 degree of trunk extension. 2. The examiner may put his hand or a rolled towel under the distal end of the thigh to cushion it. 3. Patient is then asked to extend the knee. 4. Learn the proper technique to perform a manual muscle test for extension of the knee. limb can be flexed for stability. Hold test limb in about 90° of knee flexion with the hip in full extension. Position of Therapist: The therapist stands behind patient at knee level. One arm cradles test limb around thigh with hand supporting underside of knee. The other hand holds leg above the ankle. Test: The patient extends the knee through range of motion and the therapist neither.

The Ability of Male and Female Clinicians to. ~ffectively Test Knee Extension Strength Using. Manual Muscle. Sara). Mulroy, PhD, PT. Kristine D. Lassen, MPT. 9 Mei There are three manual muscle tests grading systems: extension (r = ), knee extension (r = ), and ankle extension (r = ). Maximal isometric strength of the knee extensors (quadriceps muscle) and flexors Manual muscle test scores and dynamometer test scores of knee extension.