Muscle strengthening

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Introduction

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Introduction to muscle strengthening
Rehabilitation for reduced muscle strength
Who needs muscle strengthening exercises?
Basic anatomy and muscle movements
Types of movements/exercises
The Medical Research Council Muscle Power Test
Muscles used in walking, sitting and using hands and arms
Steps to providing muscle strengthening exercises

Step 1 - Assess

Contraindications to assessing muscle strength
Subjective assessment
General principles of muscle strength assessment
How to assess shoulder strength
How to assess muscle elbow strength
How to assess wrist strength
How to assess hand strength
How to assess hip strength
How to assess knee strength
How to assess ankle strength

Step two - Plan

Set a goal
Select exercises
Support

Step three: Deliver care

Explain
Demonstrate
Practice
Example exercises

Step four: Monitor

Re-assess
Review
Progress
Refer if necessary

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Muscle strengthening

Teacher: Melika Pasic

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