When Deciding If Manual Muscle Testing Is Appropriate in a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

When deciding if manual muscle testing is appropriate in a patient with an upper motor neuron lesion,what should the therapist consider first?

• A)Amount of spasticity and abnormal synergy present
• B)The severity of the upper motor neuron lesion
• C)Previous strength as reported by the patient
• D)The patient's ability to move the extremity

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