Standard Application of a Manual Muscle Test May Be Inappropriate

question 8

Multiple Choice

Standard application of a manual muscle test may be inappropriate for a patient with RA because of

• A)pain in portions of the ROM.
• B)excessive muscle weakness.
• C)atrophy of type II muscle fibers.
• D)general inflammation.

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