Testing Muscle Strength: Practical Considerations for Clinicians Working With Older Adults Part 3

presented by Richard Bohannon, DPT, EdD, NCS, FAPTA

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Financial: This course was produced in partnership with MedBridge and Great Seminars Online. Carole B. Lewis is President and a shareholder of Great Seminars Online and receives compensation from Greater Seminars Online and also receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.

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Financial: This course was produced in partnership with MedBridge and Great Seminars Online. Richard Bohannon receives royalties from Great Seminars Online. He also has contractual relationships with CEEAA Course 1 and Elsevier. Richard receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.

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Video Runtime: 71 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 31 Minutes

This course is Part 3 in a five-part series on testing muscle strength with a focus on practical considerations for clinicians working with older adults. This course delves into handheld dynamometry and field tests to assess muscle strength. Demonstrations are included and show ways you can modify a test for your patient's needs. Dr. Carole B. Lewis joins this series as a guest speaker.

This is course 3 in a series of five. Below are all the courses in the series.

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Richard Bohannon, DPT, EdD, NCS, FAPTA

Richard Bohannon is the principal of Physical Therapy Consultants in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Dr. Bohannon is a licensed physical therapist with more than 40 years of continuous clinical experience in acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, and home-care settings. He was among the first therapists to be certified as a specialist in neurologic physical therapy and is…

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1. Handheld Dynamometry

This chapter introduces handheld dynamometry and how to calibrate your dynamometer for use. The importance of test position is also covered. Included are demonstrations to ensure your dynamometer is set up correctly to get consistent results. Measurement properties of dynamometers are also discussed.

2. Handheld Dynamometry Demonstration

This chapter demonstrates how to use a dynamometer on a patient to perform different muscle strength tests on the body, including shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. A practice demonstration with tips on technique is also included so you can practice along and see how you do.

3. Field Tests

This chapter addresses field tests and how to modify them for your patients. The field tests included are standard sit-to-stand tests and the heel raise test, with patient demonstrations for both.

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