Topic 1
Section outline
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Assessment of patient's condition
Functional tests
Test for Reflexes
Test for muscle strength
Manual muscle testing
Dynamic power test
Isokinetic dynamometer (test for grip strength)
Endurance test
Speed test
Tests for sensation
Circumference measurement
Measurement of vital capacity and range of respiratory excursions
Measurement of leg length
Measurement of consciousness -
This a video describing how to check for deep tendon reflexes
- brachioradialis reflex
- bicep reflex
- tricep reflex
- knee reflex
- ankle reflex
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