1RM & MRM

Question 1

What is the purpose of the technique? What are you measuring? Why?

Answer 1

Purpose is to assess patients strength.

1RM - the maximum amount of weight one can lift in a single repetition for a given exercise
MRM - maximum amount of weight one can lift over a specified number of repetitions

Used to address base strength for rehabilitation

Question 2

How do you know if the measurement is normal

Answer 2

Compare to previous tests or unaffected side if applicable

Question 3

What principles are used in carrying out the technique?

Answer 3

Warmup
Correct form/technique
For max effort need 2 min rest
Repeat and incrementally add weight until unable to perform movement or form breaks.

Question 4

What structures/processes are being assessed

Answer 4

Muscle strength

Question 5

Precautions/contraindications

Answer 5

Inflammatory conditions of the muscle or joint
Pain
Fatigue
Osteoporosis
DOMS

Question 6

How do you carry out a 1RM test?

Question 7

How do you carry out a MRM test?