Trunk and Lower Limb Manual Muscle Testing

Course overview

Muscle strength testing is an essential component of the physical examination. It is used by healthcare professionals to measure strength deficits monitor rehabilitation progress and assess readiness to return to work sport and other activities. The strength assessment offers insight into an individual's physical capabilities and neurological status. Rehabilitation professionals must understand how to perform a range of manual muscle tests to objectively measure muscle strength. This course provides practical demonstrations of the muscle strength assessment for the trunk and lower limb. It also highlights specific considerations that can influence the muscle strength assessment. This course aims to demonstrate manual muscle testing techniques for the trunk and lower limb and explore population-specific factors that must be considered when assessing muscle strength.