Muscle Test of the Shoulder Joint

What is the normal range for the pure Flexion ?

From where you will start your MMT ?

Effect of Weakness of Shoulder Flexor Muscles

What is the command for Grade 5 Abduction assessment?

• Pull your arm up with palm up.....Relax.

• With palm down raise your arm up and out (to 90°) 'Hold' Relax.

• With palm down pull your arm out (to 90°) ----Relax.

• Try to pull your arm backward ----Relax

What is the effect of weakness in Latissimus Dorsi?

• Inability to lift the arm in abduction against gravity.

• Weakness of this muscle interferes with adduction of the arm.

• Decreases shoulder joint stability.

• Inability to start shoulder abduction from 0 to 30 degrees.

What is the command for Grade 2 abduction assessment?

• Pull your arm up with palm up.....Relax.

• With palm down raise your arm up and out (to 90°) -----Relax.

• With palm down pull your arm out (to 90°) ----Relax.

• Try to pull your arm backward ----Relax

What is the command for Grade 1 strength assessment?

• Pull your arm up with palm up.....Relax.

• With palm down raise your arm up and out (to 90°) -----Relax.

• With palm down pull your arm out (to 90°) ----Relax.

• Try to pull your arm out ----Relax