Helen J. Hislop

Manual muscle tests are used to determine the extent and degree of muscular weakness resulting from disease, injury or disuse. The records obtained from the tests provide a basis for planning therapeutic procedures and for periodic re-testing, which can be utilized in evaluating these procedures. Muscle testing is therefore an important tool for all members of the health team dealing with the physical residual of disability.

An approach to the assessment of muscular strength and function as fundamental components of movement and performance.