Cervical Spine and Upper Limb Manual Muscle Testing
Tracking # 20-1221792
Course overview
Muscle strength is crucial for stability and mobility in the musculoskeletal system. Assessing muscle strength is an integral component of the physical examination as it objectively measures a patient's physical strength and offers valuable insights into potential neurological deficits. When assessing muscle strength clinicians must understand how to isolate each muscle and adapt the position based on the patient's presentation. This course provides detailed descriptions and demonstrations of key muscle tests for the cervical spine and upper limb and highlights several factors that can influence muscle strength. This course aims to demonstrate manual muscle testing techniques for the cervical spine and upper limb.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Disclosure statements
No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.