Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing

Techniques of Manual Muscle and Physical Performance Testing

11th Edition - February 6, 2024
Authors: Dale Avers, Donovan J. Lott, Marybeth Brown
Language: English
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Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing, 11th Edition offers the clear information needed to master procedures and enhance clinical decision making in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Comprehensive discussion of the value of strength testing with clear, illustrated instructions provide a detailed guide to patient positioning, clinician instructions, and application of skill. In addition to updated muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes updated information on alternative strength and performance tests for all adult populations. Updated comprehensive coverage for muscle dynamometry and ideal exercises enhances this texts’ relevance for today’s clinician. An eBook version included with print purchase provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Alphabetical List of Muscles
Copyright
Dedication
Helen J. Hislop, PT, PhD, FAPTA—A Tribute
Preface
Introduction
CHAPTER 1. Principles of Manual Muscle Testing
Principles
How to Use this Book
Summary
CHAPTER 2. Practical Considerations for Manual Muscle Testing
Introduction
The Clinician and the Value of the Muscle Test
Influence of the Patient on the Test
Use of Manual Muscle and Strength Testing in Various Clinical Settings
Limitations of Manual Muscle Testing
Summary
CHAPTER 3. Testing the Muscles of the Neck
Testing the Muscles of the Neck
Capital Extension
Cervical Extension
Capital Flexion (Chin Tuck)
Cervical Flexion
Flexion to Isolate a Single Sternocleidomastoid
Cervical Rotation
CHAPTER 4. Testing the Muscles of the Trunk and Pelvic Floor
Trunk Extension
Lumbar Spine
Thoracic Spine
Elevation of the Pelvis
Trunk Flexion
Trunk Rotation
Core Tests
Quiet Inspiration
Forced Expiration
Pelvic Floor
CHAPTER 5. Testing the Muscles of the Upper Extremity
Shoulder Girdle Strength Testing
Scapular Abduction (Protraction) and Upward Rotation
Scapular Elevation
Scapular Adduction (Retraction)
Scapular Depression and Adduction
Scapular Adduction (Retraction) and Downward Rotation
Latissimus Dorsi
Introduction to Testing the Deltoid
Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder Extension
Shoulder Abduction
Shoulder Horizontal Abduction
Shoulder Horizontal Adduction
Introduction to the Rotator Cuff
Shoulder External Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Elbow Flexion
Elbow Extension
Forearm Supination
Forearm Pronation
Wrist Flexion
Wrist Extension
Introduction to Muscle Testing of the Hand
Finger PIP and DIP Flexion
PIP Tests
DIP TESTS
Finger MCP Extension
FINGER MCP FLEXION
FINGER ABDUCTION
FINGER ADDUCTION
THUMB MCP AND IP FLEXION
THUMB MCP AND IP FLEXION
THUMB IP FLEXION
THUMB MCP AND IP EXTENSION
THUMB ABDUCTION
THUMB ADDUCTION
OPPOSITION (THUMB TO LITTLE FINGER)
Grip Strength
CHAPTER 6. Testing the Muscles of the Lower Extremity
Hip Flexion
Hip Flexion, Abduction, and External Rotation with Knee Flexion
Hip Extension
Hip External Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Hip Abduction and Pelvic Stabilization
Hip Abduction from Flexed Position
Hip Adduction
Knee Flexion
Knee Extension
Ankle Plantar Flexion
Foot Dorsiflexion and Inversion
Foot Inversion
Foot Eversion with Plantar Flexion
Hallux and Toe Metatarsophalangeal (MP) Flexion
Hallux and Toe DIP and PIP Flexion
Hallux and Toe MP and IP Extension
CHAPTER 7. Alternatives to Manual Muscle Testing
Alternatives to Manual Muscle Testing
Equipment-Based Strength Testing
CHAPTER 8. Testing Functional Performance
Chair Stand
Gait Speed
Physical Performance Test and Modified Physical Performance Test
Timed Up and Go
Stair Climb
Floor Rise
Gait
CHAPTER 9. Handheld Muscle Dynamometry
Summary
Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder Extension
Shoulder Abduction
Shoulder External Rotation
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Elbow Flexion
Elbow Extension
Wrist Extension
Hip Flexion
Hip Extension
Hip Abduction
Hip External Rotation
Hip Internal Rotation
Knee Flexion
Knee Extension
Foot Dorsiflexion and Inversion
CHAPTER 10. Case Studies
Chapter 11. Assessment of Muscles Innervated by Cranial Nerves
Introduction to Testing and Grading
Extraocular Muscles
Muscles of the Face and Eyelids
Nose Muscles
Muscles of the Mouth and Face
Muscles of Mastication
Muscles of the Tongue
Muscles of the Palate
Muscles of the Pharynx
Muscles of the Larynx
Swallowing
Preliminary Procedures to Determine Clinically the Safety of Ingestion of Food or Liquids
Chapter 12. Ready Reference Anatomy
Using This Ready Reference
Part 1.Alphabetical List of Muscles
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
Z
Part 2.List of Muscles by Region
Eyelids
Ocular Muscles
Nose
Mouth
Ear
Jaw (Mastication)
Tongue
Pharynx
Palate
Larynx
Neck
Back
Thorax (Respiration)
Abdomen
Perineum
Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity
Part 3.Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body
Part 4.Myotomes
Index
List of Muscles by Region

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