Perfecting the Assessment: Force Based Muscle Tests

A muscle testing course to create context for diagnosing orthopedic injuries and local stagnations. The students will acquire a broadly utilized skillset and understanding through specific examples and global concepts.

Derrick McBride

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Course Overview

In this course, Perfecting the Assessment: Force Based Muscle Tests, Derrick McBride presents the global concept of applying force to muscles for the diagnosis of orthopedic injuries and local stagnation patterns. Specific examples will be used to show the versatility of the concept presented. Some examples of tests include:(1) Differentiating Hip Abductors such as Gluteus Medius. Gluteus Minimus, and Tensor Fascia Latae (2) Differentiating Hip Adductors such as Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus, and Gracilis (3) Trunk Stabilizers. At the end of the course, the students will feel comfortable with multiple ways of applying compressive forces to anatomical tissues for more specific diagnoses of local stagnation patterns.

Objectives

Understand the principle of applying force to muscles for diagnosis of local stagnation.
Understand how specific angles when applying force to muscles help differentiate muscle involvement.
Understand the possible positive tests associated with muscle testing.
Be able to utilize specific examples in the clinic right way.
Be able to apply the broader concept to other areas that aren't specifically shown.

Outline

0 hrs - 30 min
Introduction to performing muscle testing. Clinical context and history of muscle testing is covered.
30 min - 1.5 hrs
Specific muscle tests showing pain and noticable weakness.
1.5 hrs - 2.5 hrs
Specific muscle tests showing relative weakness, delayed muscle firing, and teasing out pain in specific fibers.
2.5 hrs - 3 hrs
Specifit muscle and orthopedic tests to show the utilization of multiple types of test to solidfy and diagnosis.

Reviews

Jodi P. (United States of America)

Derrick is a highly skilled and knowledgeable provider and instructor. His dedication to teaching and passion is evident in this course. Whether you don't know anything about Sports Medicine or just dabble, this is an excellent way to fine tune your practice.

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Full Biography

Derrick McBride

Derrick McBride is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Strength and Conditioning Coach with a private practice in Denver, CO. He specializes in bringing orthopedic testing, muscle testing, movement assessments, and corrective exercise programming in a systematic, digestible, and clinically effective way.

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CEUs:

Approved By: Florida (3), California [Until 2026/10/18]* (3), NCCAOM (3), Standard Certificate (3)
Language: English
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
Course Length: 3 h
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.
Access Period: Lifetime