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Pectoral Girdle Extension Test (Wright Test)

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Tape Specification KT Method

Confirmation Testing

Muscle Testing (T-0018)

Biceps Brachii
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Patient position:
Supine or sitting, with the elbow flexed
slightly less than, or at 90 degrees, with the
forearm supinated. Place one hand under the
elbow to cushion it from table pressure. (To
avoid trunk substitution and to stabilize the
joint, place elbow on table.)
Examiner pressure:
Against lower forearm in the direction of
extension.

Check on the radio button that best describes your test results. If the numeric grade is lower
than 5, click on the NEXT button located on the bottom right hand corner of this page, and
proceed to the Tape Specification Section.
Numeric
Grade

Percentage
of normal

Muscular
Contraction

Functional Level

100%

Normal

Full ROM against gravity, sustains position

with full manual resistance appropriate for age
and gender

75%

Good

Full ROM against gravity, sustains position

with moderate manual resistance appropriate
for age and gender

50%

Fair

Full ROM against gravity; unable to sustain

position with minimal resistance applied

25%

Poor

Full ROM with gravity eliminated; partial ROM

against gravity

10%

Trace

Evidence of slight muscle action

(e.g.isometric,twitch,palpation);no joint motion
produced

0%

Zero

No palpable or visible evidence of muscular

contraction

grade is 5
grade is lower than 5

0023-EL-GH Biceps Brachii

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