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Teres Major | 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 teres major utilizing a hand-held dynamometer (HHD). He is performing a “make” test, which means achieving maximal isometric effort against resistance. ✅ Body Position: Prone ✅ Test Position: Extension and adduction of the humerus in the medially rotated position, with the hand resting on the posterior iliac crest ✅ Stabilization: Counter-pressure laterally on the pelvis ✅ Position of HHD: Above the elbow ✅ Pressure: In direction of abduction and flexion of the arm Objective testing with a 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 info@ptevolve.com www.ptevolve.com Instagram: @evolve_a4l Facebook: @evolve.a4l 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.