An OT is performing manual muscle testing on a client's shoulders. Initial screening found all muscles were below a grade of 3-. Which tests can be performed with the client seated?

A. Flexion, abduction, internal rotation, external rotation
B. Internal rotation, external rotation, horizontal adduction, horizontal abduction
C. Horizontal adduction, horizontal abduction, extension, abduction
D. External rotation, internal rotation, flexion, horizontal abduction


ANS: B
Testing position for grades 2+ and below for internal rotation, external rotation, horizontal ad-duction, and horizontal abduction is with client seated. For extension, flexion, and abduction, test position is with client lying down.

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