Manual Muscle Test for Middle & Lower Trapezius (Scapular Adduction & Depression)

Learn the proper technique to perform the manual muscle test for the middle and lower trapezius using scapular adduction and depression.

[@shayam4320]

I have an exam and you helped me so much thank you for this video and the other testing 🥺❤️

[@physicaltherapyeducationso4585]

Happy to help!

[@mdmdyaser4149]

Wrong starting position , the patient’s head should be rotated to the opposite side

[@physicaltherapyeducationso4585]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. Based on the reference book used, the test position positions the head in rotation to the test side. Other reference sources may show the head in neutral or rotated away from the test side. Here is the reference in case you have other questions.
Avers, D., & Brown, M. (2019). Daniels and Worthingham's muscle testing: Techniques of manual examination and performance testing. Elsevier.