University of Scranton - Department of Physical Therapy
Edmund M. Kosmahl, PT, EdD
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PT351 ORTHOPAEDIC PT
LABORATORY SKILL
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 ACTIVE MOTION TESTING
 
 Active Motion Testing Picture
 
Purpose
 To assess the patient's willingness and ability to move the body part.
Comments
  1. Examine bilaterally and compare.
  2. Look for deviations.
  3. Ask, "How does that feel?"
 
 
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