The Examination Of Muscle Strength


Procedure

  • Ask the patient to maximally tense the muscle in question.
  • Offer resistance in a counter-movement to the force exerted by the patient.
  • Compare left and right.
  • Indicate the strength of the muscle(s) on a scale of 0 to 5.

If necessary, carry out the examination of the peripheral circulation of the lower extremities.


 

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