Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD

Name:__________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Examiner:_______________________________________

Random pick of one item from each category. Each item worth 5 points. Exam worth 15 points total.

GONIOMETRY: Item: _______________________________________________________

Score and Comments:

MMT or STRENGTH TEST: Item: ________________________________________________

Score and Comments:

MUSCLE LENGTH TEST: Item: _______________________________________________

Score and Comments:

Position in zero position and stabilize proximal joint component. (1 point)

Move part through full range of motion and determine end feel. (1 point)

Identify and palpate bony landmarks. (1 point)

Align goniometer. (1 point)

Read goniometer and record measurement. (1 point)

Position subject to provide best stabilization. (1 point)

Stabilize proximal body part. (1 point)

Use test position or test movement. (1 point)

Apply pressure opposite the direction body part moves when the test muscle contracts or allow body part to move through horizontal test movement if too weak. (1 point)

Evaluate and record grade. (1 point)

Position subject appropriately. (1 point)

Stabilize appropriate muscle attachment. (1 point)

Apply test movement (to muscular end feel). (1 point)

Correctly assess muscle as "normal" "lengthened" "shortened". (1 point)

Record test results. (1 point)