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muscle strength testing

functional capacity evaluation

job task evaluation

A simple, easy-to-use, ergonomically designed

instrument that objectively measures push, pull

and lift forces for manual muscle testing, functional

capacity evaluation and job task evaluation at a

remarkably affordable price. Because the

instrument is lightweight, small and portable, you

can perform precise, objective evaluations in your

office, at the client’s location, or in the field.

Ergonomically designed dynamometer is easy to

grasp while testing small forces. The easy-to-attach

single or dual grip handle can be used when

measuring larger forces. Can be used with

functional lift platform to perform lifting evaluations.

muscle strength measurement

This hand-held dynamometer lets you objectively

measure manual muscle strength.

job task analysis

Measure actual push, pull and lift forces needed to

perform a particular task (function).

functional capacity evaluation

Quantitatively evaluate an individual’s push, pull or

lift capacity to perform a given task (function).

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Summary of content (16 pages)

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muscle strength testing functional capacity evaluation A simple, easy-to-use, ergonomically designed instrument that objectively measures push, pull and lift forces for manual muscle testing, functional capacity evaluation and job task evaluation at a remarkably affordable price. Because the instrument is lightweight, small and portable, you can perform precise, objective evaluations in your office, at the client’s location, or in the field.
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table of contents m m m m Introduction to Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) Baseline push-pull dynamometers for manual muscle testing Test Protocol: Elbow Test Protocol: Forearm Test Protocol: Wrist Test Protocol: Shoulder Test Protocol: Hip Test Protocol: Ankle Test Protocol: Knee Test Protocol: Cervical (neck) Test Protocol: Lumbar Baseline Lift (Back-Leg-Chest) dynamometer - and Baseline push-pull dynamometer with lifting accessories Test Protocol: Physical Capacity (lift) Test Baseline grip and pinch dynam
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introduction to Manual Muscle testing (MMt) General testing concepts This instruction manual contains some standard test protocols to demonstrate the types of tests that can be performed using various Baseline® dynamometers. Refer to appropriate textbooks and manual muscle testing resources and guides for patient conditions suitable for dynamometry testing, further testing methods and protocols, and for evaluation of test data.
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Baseline® Push-Pull Dynamometer The heavy-duty dynamometer features the hydraulic system that is used in the industry accepted Baseline® and Jamar® hand dynamometers and pinch gauges. Hydraulic system ensures accurate readings. Much lighter (1½ lb. vs. 6lb.) and easier to use than spring push-pull dynamometers that are in common use today. Dial continuously shows instantaneous force and holds the maximum force reading. This maximum reading should be manually recorded prior to resetting for the next test.
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Testing Protocol: Elbow and Forearm elbow extension elbow flexion forearm rotator PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST FLEXION (RIGHT/LEFT) - seated - shoulder flexed 45° - elbow flexed 45° - palm up Hand not holding On the inside of the dynamometer arm just above the stabilizing wrist of the arm being underneath the upper tested. arm of patient.
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Testing Protocol: Wrist wrist flexion wrist extension ulnar deviation radial deviation PATIENT START POSITION 6 PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST FLEXION (RIGHT/LEFT) - seated with arm stabilized on table edge. - palm in, wrist slightly flexed and fingers relaxed. On the palm of the hand being tested just below the bend of the fingers. In front of patient, stabilizing patient’s forearm against table.
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Testing Protocol: Shoulder shoulder flexion shoulder extension internal rotation shoulder adduction shoulder abduction external rotation upper trapezius PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST FLEXION (RIGHT/LEFT) - seated - shoulder flexed to 90° - elbow straight - palm facing in Slightly above elbow of test arm. At patients side, opposite hand on shoulder of test arm. Break test - exert force to push arm downward.
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Testing Protocol: Hip hip flexion hip extension hip abduction hip abduction internal rotation external rotation PATIENT START POSITION 8 PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST FLEXION (RIGHT/LEFT) - Supine with knees bent and feet flat - hip of test leg flexed to about 90° Slightly above knee of test leg. To the side of test leg. Break test - exert force to push leg downward.
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Testing Protocol: Ankle plantar flexion dorsi flexion inversion eversion PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST PLANTARFLEXION (RIGHT/LEFT) - prone with feet of end of table - foot in neutral position On ball of test foot. Non-dynamometer hand stabilizes lower leg against table. Break test - exert force to push down foot.
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Testing Protocol: Knee knee extension knee flexion PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST FLEXION (RIGHT/LEFT) - prone - test leg flexed 90° - non-test leg straight On the back of leg slightly above ankle. Aside patient. Nondynamometer hand stabilizes thigh. Break test - exert force to push leg down. EXTENSION (RIGHT/LEFT) - sitting with legs over the table edge - test leg extended slightly On the front of leg slightly above ankle. In front of patient.
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Testing Protocol: Cervical (neck) flexion lateral flexion rotation extension PATIENT START POSITION FLEXION EXTENSION LATERAL FLEXION (RIGHT) ROTATION (RIGHT) - supine - head mid-line - chin slightly tucked - knees bent & feet flat - prone - head mid-line - arms at sides - chin slightly tucked - supine - head turned to left - chin tucked slightly - knees bent & feet flat - prone - head turned to right - arms at side - chin tucked slightly PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER On forehead.
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Testing Protocol: Lumbar lumbar flexion lateral flexion lumbar flexion PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST FLEXION - supine - knees bent - feet flat - arms resting at side - head mid-line On the sternum at the center of the chest. EXTENSION - prone - arms resting at side - head mid-line At the inferior angle of the scapulae on the center of the back between the shoulder blades.
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Baseline® Lift (Back-Leg-Chest) Dynamometer baseline® back-leg-chest dynamometer Measure strength of back, leg and chest. Base provides sure footing. Chain length is adjusted to accommodate for height differences or to vary the point of force application. Shows pounds and kilograms. Pointer remains at maximum until reset. Comes with specified base. 12-0403 large base, 660 lb. adult 12-0400 regular base, 660 lb. adult 12-0401 regular base, 330 lb. adolescent 12-0402 regular base, 165 lb.
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Testing Protocol: Lift Tests (Physical Capacity Tests) arm lift high far lift high near lift torso lift leg lift floor lift hydraulic push-pull with base PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST - Stand on base with feet shoulder width apart - relax knees - elbows at 90° - palms facing up Set correct start In front of and aside position by adjusting patient. Hand on chain length and patient hip to isolate ensuring chain is permovement. pendicular to base.
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Baseline® grip and pinch strength dynamometers dial 200 pound The 200 pound Baseline hand dynamometer has become the standard tool used by therapists all across the world. The regular sized head is the industry standard and our most popular size. But...The new HiRes large head makes for easier reading. Comes standard with case. 200 lb. regular head 12-0240 standard 200 lb. hires™ large head 12-0243 HiRes large head 300 lb. hires™ large head 12-0246 HiRes large head 300 lb.
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Testing Protocol: Grip and Pinch POWER GRIP (RIGHT/LEFT) PATIENT START POSITION PLACEMENT OF DYNAMOMETER POSITION OF THERAPIST TEST - seated or upright - test arm at side with elbow flexed 90° - palm facing inward Adjust handle to appropriate rung, where grip is comfortable and the thumb overlaps the fingernail of middle finger. In front of and to the side of patient. Have patient squeeze, hold and release. Patient should not feel grip move nor see gauge.