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9 Cards in this Set
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When is MMT not valid? |
-in the presence of pain and abnormal MM tone |
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What are contraindications for MMT |
-acute inflammation or pain in area |
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Advantage of 1-RM test |
-it is objective -good for setting goals -sensitive to smaller changes |
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Disadvantages of 1-RM test |
-hard to obtain because they must perform multiple reps -need epuipment -can't isolate individual MM |
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Key difference between MMT and hand-held dynamometry |
-dynamometry utilized gravity-minimalized positions |
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What is the gold standard for strength measurement? |
-isokinetic computerized dynamometer |
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What are some disadvantages of isokinetic computerized dynamometry? |
-expensive -not functional -hard to test MM groups |
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Precautions for isokinetic testing? |
-swelling -patellofemoral dysfunction -CVD -ACL insufficiency |
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Contraindications for isokinetic testing? |
-joint effusion -significant pain in ROM (will make it invalid) |
