This program provides a comprehensive review of manual muscle testing techniques for all joints of the upper and lower extremities. Forms and handouts are provided in PDF format.
1. Identify the muscles involved for manual muscle testing for each body part.
2. Identify the positioning for testing muscle strength against gravity.for each body part
3. Identify the positioning for muscle testing with gravity eliminated for each body part.
4. List the benefits and contraindications for manual muscle testing
5. List the various muscle grades and their definitions
Level I Introductory/no prerequisites required.
Accepted by NBCOT for PDUs. Approved by the New York PT Board, California PT Board and the Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page.
High Speed Internet Connection Required. Wireless connections may not be consistently fast enough to watch long video files. You may need to have your computer connected directly to your high speed modem via an internet cable.
Occupational and Physical Therapists, and other rehabilitation specialists.
