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Lateral Hamstring | Strength Testing with a Hand Held Dynamometer

It is important to test an individual’s strength as a part of a thorough initial evaluation. Re-testing at three to four weeks intervals is ideal to determine their progress from treatment from the prescribed exercises. This video involves strength testing for the lateral hamstrings utilizing a hand-held dynamometer (HHD). The muscles being tested are the biceps femoris (long head and short head). He is performing a “make” test, which means achieving maximal isometric effort against resistance. ✅ Body Position: Prone ✅ Stabilization: Hold the thigh down firmly on the table ✅ Test Position: Knee flexion between 50° to 70° with the thigh in external rotation, and the leg externally rotated on the thigh ✅ Position of HHD: Proximal to the ankle ✅ Pressure: In direction of knee extension Objective testing with an HDD is essential to determine the effectiveness of your treatment (exercise) intervention. 🔹Move Better 🔹Feel Better 🔹Live Better Evolve Physical Therapy 20510 SW Roy Rogers Rd. Suite 120 Sherwood, OR. 97140 P: (971) 213-3335 F: (971) 213-3389 Evolve Physical Therapy 18215 NW West Union Rd, Suite B Portland, OR 97229 P: (971) 979-0797 F: (971) 979-0997 info@ptevolve.com To schedule an appointment https://ptevolve.com/request-an-appoi... https://ptevolve.com Instagram: @evolve_a4l and @evolve_a4l_bethany Facebook: @evolve.a4l and @evolve.a4l.bethany Twitter: @evolve_a4l Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. STOP exercising if you experience any symptoms of weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness/dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath. Performing these exercises should not cause pain. If you experience pain while exercising, decrease the speed of your movement. If the pain persists - STOP. Mild soreness after exercising may be experienced after beginning a new exercise.