Manual Muscle Test | Scapular Depression and Adduction (Lower Trapezius Strength)

Описание: -- PRIMARY MUSCLE(S) INVOLVED --
Lower Trapezius

-- STARTING POSITION --
► Against Gravity - Prone with head rotated away from testing side and shoulder abducted to approximately 130°
► Gravity Minimized - Prone with arm at side. The therapist supports the weight of the arm and shoulder for the patient.

-- PALPATION --
Palpation - Medial and inferior angle of scapula

--MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE LOCATION/DIRECTION --
► Movement - Elevate arm towards ceiling
► Resistance Location/Direction - Apply resistance at scapula in the direction of scapular elevation and abduction
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REFERENCES *
Clarkson HM. Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Motion and Muscle Testing. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health; 2013.
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This is not medical advice *
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