The following manual muscle testing videos are based on Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing, 10th Edition. If you use a different manual muscle testing resource, there may be some differences in the techniques demonstrated in the videos. NOTE: The videos in this section are set to automatically replay to aid with skill practice.
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Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity
Spine/Trunk
Introduction to Manual Muscle Testing
Scapula MMT
Scapula Adduction
Scapula Elevation
Scapula Depression & Adduction
Scapula Abduction & Upward Rotation
Scapula Adduction & Downward Rotation
Shoulder MMT
Shoulder Flexion
Shoulder Extension
Shoulder Internal Rotation
Shoulder External Rotation
Shoulder Abduction
Horizontal Adduction
Horizontal Abduction
Shoulder Latissimus Dorsi
Elbow/Forearm MMT
Elbow Flexion
Elbow Extension
Forearm Supination
Forearm Pronation
Grip Strength with Dynamometer
Wrist MMT
Wrist Flexion
Wrist Extension
Finger MMT
MCP Flexion
MCP Extension
MCP Adduction
MCP Adduction
PIP Flexion
DIP Flexion
Thumb MMT
MCP & IP Flexion
MCP & IP Extension
Thumb Abduction
Thumb Adduction
Thumb Opposition
Hip MMT
Hip – Sartorius
Hip Flexion
Hip Extension
Hip – Tensor Fascia Latae
Hip Abduction
Hip Adduction
Hip Internal Rotation
Hip External Rotation
Knee MMT
Knee Extension
Knee Flexion
Ankle MMT
Introduction to Gait
Phases of the Gait Cycle
Foot MMT
Toe MTP & IP Extension
Toe IP Flexion
Toe MTP Flexion
Capital/Cervical Spine MMT
Cervical Extension
Cervical Flexion
Cervical Rotation
Capital Extension
Capital Flexion
Trunk MMT
Trunk Flexion
Trunk Extension
Trunk Rotation
Elevation of the Pelvis
DISCLAIMER: These videos are for supplemental educational purposes or general information only. They are not meant to take the place of trained faculty members in an accredited allied health program. The techniques demonstrated should only be attempted by licensed professionals or those under proper supervision of a licensed professional.