Muscle Performance Testing

Question 1

To do a MMT for trunk flexion, the therapist will not be applying any resistance to the patient. The patient will be supine and will be graded on whether or not they can do a sit up and clear their (superior/inferior) angle off of the table.

Answer 1

inferior

Question 2

When doing MMT for trunk flexion, “I generally recommend starting with 3/5 MMT test position and progressing to more difficult grades if able; regress to less challenging grades instead if appropriate”.

Answer 2

Got it

Question 3

The grade (3/4) MMT position for trunk flexion is supine with the patient’s arms by their side

Answer 3

3

Question 4

The grade (4/5) MMT position for flexion of the trunk is the patient supine with their arms folded.

Answer 4

4

Question 5

The grade (4/5) MMT position for flexion of the trunk is the patient supine with their hands behind their head.

Answer 5

5

Question 6

A grade (1/2) for MMT trunk flexion is when the patient is only able to lift their head and cervical spine but can’t clear the inferior angle of the scapula.

Answer 6

2

Question 7

A grade (1/2) for MMT trunk flexion is when the patient has no movement, but a trace muscle contraction.

Answer 7

1

Question 8

To do a MMT for trunk extension, the therapist will not be applying any resistance to the patient. The patient will be prone and will be graded on whether or not they can lift their sternum and xiphoid process completely off of the table.

Answer 8

Got it

Question 9

When doing MMT trunk extension, the therapist stabilizes at the (proximal/mid) thigh.

Answer 9

mid

Question 10

The grade (3/4) MMT trunk extension position is the arms at their side.

Answer 10

3

Question 11

The grade (3/4) MMT trunk extension position is the arms folded behind their back.

Answer 11

4

Question 12

The grade (4/5) MMT trunk extension position is the arms behind their head.

Answer 12

5

Question 13

The grade (2/3) MMT trunk extension is able to move through partial range of motion

Answer 13

2

Question 14

The grade (1/2) MMT trunk extension is essentially no movement, but trace contractions.

Answer 14

1

Question 15

MMT Trunk rotation is the same as MMT Trunk Flexion as far as the grades being determined by the position of the patient. In this test the patient is (supine/prone) and will be asked to do an oblique sit up. The therapist will stabilize over the (mid/proximal) thigh and will palpate on the (ipsilateral/contralateral) oblique. So if i am palpating on the patients right side, he will be rotating to the (right/left).

Answer 15

supine; mid; ipsilateral; left

Question 16

To test lumbar extensor endurance, what test do you use?

Answer 16

Sorensen test -

Question 17

To test trunk flexion endurance, what does the patient have to do?

Answer 17

Perform a forward plank

Question 18

To test trunk lateral endurance, what does the patient have to do?

Answer 18

Side plank

Question 19

What muscle length test tests the hip flexors and the rectus femoris?

Answer 19

The Thomas Test

Question 20

What muscle length test, tests the TFL?

Answer 20

Ober’s test

Question 21

What muscle length test, tests the rectus femoris length?

Answer 21

The ely test (prone knee flexion)

Question 22

What test is a commonly used test to identify an impairment in disc pathology or nerve root irritation? It also has specific importance in detecting disc herniation and neural compression.

Answer 22

The Straight Leg Raise

Question 23

What test is used to assess hamstring flexibility?

Answer 23

Popliteal angle - aka Hamstring 90/90 test

Question 24

What is the patient position when performing MMT for hip flexion?

Answer 24

Sitting on the edge of the table

Question 25

Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip flexion?

Answer 25

The iliac crest watching for them leaning back which would bias the test

Question 26

What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip flexion?

Answer 26

Sidelying

Question 27

In the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip flexion, the therapist is holding the (testing/non testing) leg.

Answer 27

non testing

Question 28

What does the patient have to do in the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip flexion to prove they can get through the full range?

Answer 28

Pull their hip up to their chest

Question 29

What is the patient position for MMT of hip extension?

Answer 29

Prone

Question 30

Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip extension to avoid excessive lumbar extension?

Answer 30

The pelvis (anterior iliac crest / PSIS?)

Question 31

What is the patient position for MMT of hip extension if we expect the patient has tight hip flexors?

Answer 31

Lying on the edge of the table with their pubic region against the edge of the table like doggy style position

Question 32

Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip extension if we expect the patient has tight hip flexors?

Answer 32

The pelvis region

Question 33

Ask about the MMT extension position for the gluteus maximus bias

Answer 33

OK

Question 34

What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension?

Answer 34

Sidelying

Question 35

The therapist is holding the (testing/non testing) leg during the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension

Answer 35

non testing

Question 36

What does the patient have to do to prove they have full ROM in the gravity minimized position for hip extension?

Answer 36

Extend their leg

Question 37

What is the patient position for MMT of hip extension with biasing the gluteus maximus?

Answer 37

Prone with the knees flexed

Question 38

Where is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus?

Answer 38

The pelvis region

Question 39

What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus?

Answer 39

Sidelying with the knees flexed

Question 40

The therapist is holding the (testing/non testing) leg in the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus?

Answer 40

non testing

Question 41

What does the patient have to do in the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip extension biasing the gluteus maximus to prove they have full ROM?

Answer 41

Extend the leg

Question 42

What is the patient position in MMT of hip abduction?

Answer 42

Sidelying

Question 43

What is the therapist stabilizing in MMT of hip abduction to watch out for excess movement?

Answer 43

The pelvis

Question 44

What is the gravity minimized position for MMT of hip abduction?

Answer 44

Supine

Question 45

What does the patient have to do in the gravity minimized position in MMT of hip abduction?

Answer 45

Abduct their leg

Question 46

Decided to stop and just memorize videos

Answer 46

Too time consuming