Manual Muscle Testing is designed to help licensed professionals understand how manual muscle testing can be used as part of an integrated assessment process.

Through this course, participants will learn the scientific rationale behind manual muscle testing and how it supports the evaluation of muscle strength. The course explains the two-step process used when performing an isometric manual muscle test and helps participants understand how to apply this assessment method properly.

Participants will also learn how to interpret findings from selected manual muscle tests, making this course useful for professionals who want to strengthen their assessment skills and improve their ability to evaluate muscle function. 

This course equips participants with a clearer understanding of manual muscle testing and its role in muscle strength assessments. Key outcomes include understanding the scientific rationale, learning the two-step isometric testing process, and interpreting findings from selected manual muscle tests.

Key Knowledge & Skills Gained

• Manual Muscle Testing Concepts: Understand the role of manual muscle testing in assessing muscle strength.
• Scientific Rationale: Learn the reasoning behind using manual muscle testing within an integrated assessment process.
• Isometric Testing Process: Understand the two-step process used when performing an isometric manual muscle test.
• Assessment Application: Learn how manual muscle testing can support a more complete client evaluation.
• Findings Interpretation: Build the ability to interpret findings from selected manual muscle tests.
• Muscle Function Awareness: Strengthen understanding of how muscle testing can provide insight into strength and function.

Professional Benefits

• Expanded Assessment Knowledge: Strengthen your understanding of muscle strength assessments.
• Better Evaluation Skills: Improve your ability to assess and interpret muscle function.
• Integrated Assessment Support: Add manual muscle testing concepts to a broader assessment process.
• Professional Development: Build knowledge in a focused assessment technique.
• Credential-Specific Learning: Develop skills intended for licensed professionals such as ATC, DC, PT, and LMT.
• Continuing Education Value: Earn 0.3 NASM CEUs and 0.3 NSCA CEUs.

Prerequisites

• You must be a licensed professional, such as an ATC, DC, PT, or LMT, to enroll in this course.