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muscle strength testing with ?

Posted By: ubby_g on 2009-05-25
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muscle strength testing with ?
Subject: muscle strength testing with ?

Dr dictates "Good muscle strength testing with "s/l reponents polysis, lumbarcals, inner oscei,"  and large muscles of her upper extremities.:
normal muscle strength
Subject: normal muscle strength

Can you hear this?
? about strength testing
Subject: ? about strength testing

After giving values for grip and pinch, this sounds like "3 jod chuck" values are 11, 11, 11.  Appreciate any help. Thanks!


strength testing of the hands?
Subject: strength testing of the hands?

Pt has numbness in neck and forearm.  Dr. states that "patient has normal apposition of thumb and fingers.  Normal S/L "aller or almer" strength testing of the hands.


I thought of over all but there is not "V" sound and I can't seem to find any "test" for hand strengthing online. 


THANKS


quad strength testing?
Subject: quad strength testing?

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I figured it out to be "ulnar" strength testing - THANKS
Subject: I figured it out to be "ulnar" strength testing - THANKS


Strength testing after knee surgery
Subject: Strength testing after knee surgery

Hip flexors, dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, then..


S/L "Pradus obturate" kinda, but kindy slurred. I am totally stumped. 


Thanks for any info!


yes, strength testing would go under neuro section..
Subject: yes, strength testing would go under neuro section..

some docs dictate it under "extremities," but usually under neuro exam.
They usualy test deltoid muscle strength along with biceps/triceps. sm
Subject: They usualy test deltoid muscle strength along with biceps/triceps. sm

Might be using DMS for deltoid muscle strength? Just a guess.
Testing grip strength? Jamar tester/gauge etc. nm
Subject: Testing grip strength? Jamar tester/gauge etc. nm


Manual Muscle Testing
Subject: Manual Muscle Testing

is measured on a grading system 1 through 5. Each of these can have a minus, a plus, or nothing.  The use of plus or minus is based on the subjective decision of the examiner.   1/5,  1+/5,  1-/5  These are one over five, one plus over five and one minus over five.  The numerator One is Trace strength, Two is poor, Three is Fair, Four is Good, and Five is Normal.   A grade of 3/5 means the person can move against gravity.  So yes, 4-/5 means Good Minus.


Manual Muscle Testing
Subject: Manual Muscle Testing

is measured on a grading system 1 through 5. Each of these can have a minus, a plus, or nothing.  The use of plus or minus is based on the subjective decision of the examiner.   1/5,  1+/5,  1-/5  These are one over five, one plus over five and one minus over five.  The numerator One is Trace strength, Two is poor, Three is Fair, Four is Good, and Five is Normal.   A grade of 3/5 means the person can move against gravity.  So yes, 4-/5 means Good Minus.


s/l Meyer muscle testing. Is this correct?
Subject: s/l Meyer muscle testing. Is this correct?

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prob "manual muscle testing"
Subject: prob "manual muscle testing"

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I agree...probably manual muscle testing...
Subject: I agree...probably manual muscle testing...

I have an ESL who pronounces it just like your S/L!
Pertubation is part of muscle testing. No other mention of the 'electrical'
Subject: Pertubation is part of muscle testing. No other mention of the 'electrical'

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The anconeus muscle is a small muscle on the posterior aspect of the elbow
Subject: The anconeus muscle is a small muscle on the posterior aspect of the elbow


myo = muscle; myoinvasion = invasion of muscle (by the tumor)
Subject: myo = muscle; myoinvasion = invasion of muscle (by the tumor)


which is correct muscle relaxors or muscle relaxers?
Subject: which is correct muscle relaxors or muscle relaxers?


Tylenol arthritis strength. Should arthritis strength be caps? nm
Subject: Tylenol arthritis strength. Should arthritis strength be caps? nm


I see trapezius muscle in there. sm for muscle atlas.
Subject: I see trapezius muscle in there. sm for muscle atlas.

http://www.rad.washington.edu/atlas/
Muscle belly or muscle valley?
Subject: Muscle belly or muscle valley?

Ganglion-dissected free from the muscle belly?
posterior drawer testing nor with valgus or varus stress testing
Subject: posterior drawer testing nor with valgus or varus stress testing


Faber testing or Fabere testing?
Subject: Faber testing or Fabere testing?

Is the correct way Faber testing or Fabere testing?  I'm finding it both ways.  *sigh* 


quad/string testing in reference to the quad/hamstring torque ratio testing?
Subject: quad/string testing in reference to the quad/hamstring torque ratio testing?

I'm just guessing.
could the ES be extra strength?
Subject: could the ES be extra strength?

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palmar strength-nm
Subject: palmar strength-nm

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no, definitely es, so I am sure extra strength?
Subject: no, definitely es, so I am sure extra strength?

he just could say that could he. LOL.
sometimes hear strength is 5/5
Subject: sometimes hear strength is 5/5

could it be "U"pper "L"ower "E"xtremity strength at 5/5? I know, biiiig stretch.
grip strength?
Subject: grip strength?


opponens strength
Subject: opponens strength


BACTRDOL STRENGTH to take 1 b.i.d. for three days.
Subject: BACTRDOL STRENGTH to take 1 b.i.d. for three days.


grip strength test s/l
Subject: grip strength test s/l

He completely accelerates speed and mumbles through this, help!!!
Strength is 5/5 throughout. Sensation is intact.
Subject: Strength is 5/5 throughout. Sensation is intact.

is how I would do it.
Gross strength with (s/l jammer)
Subject: Gross strength with (s/l jammer)

"Gross strength with a (s/l jammer) on the third notch..."


Anyone know what this is?


TIA


contraction and strength with s/l suf-firing.sm.
Subject: contraction and strength with s/l suf-firing.sm.

He has excellent contraction and strength with s/l suf-firing his posterior deltoid. TIA
Allerest Maximum Strength (sm)
Subject: Allerest Maximum Strength (sm)

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.


Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).


The combination of chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.


Not sure about anaphylactic (which would not fit), but could he/she be saying strength and not strai
Subject: Not sure about anaphylactic (which would not fit), but could he/she be saying strength and not strain?


sensation and strength intact. (nm)
Subject: sensation and strength intact. (nm)

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No, I doubt it since grip strength was 35/50..
Subject: No, I doubt it since grip strength was 35/50..

something else starting with a T that is only 11-12 pounds.
Isokinetic - strength test. nm
Subject: Isokinetic - strength test. nm

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strength under neuological section?
Subject: strength under neuological section?

It s/l he is saying "strength within normal limits." Right before that he says "Cranial nerves II-XII were grossly intact", which would go under a neurlogical section. I've never heard him dictate "strength within normal limits" before, but that could go under the neurological section too couldn't it?
guessing..associated diminution of motor strength? nm
Subject: guessing..associated diminution of motor strength? nm

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Maybe prostrate meaning loss of strength.
Subject: Maybe prostrate meaning loss of strength.


ortho exam: some kind of strength ... sm
Subject: ortho exam: some kind of strength ... sm

Sentence is..." Grip strength was 50-55 pounds on the left and 35-40 pounds on the right..."-----" strength was 11-12 pounds bilaterally."


It starts with a T and is a very short word, may be like Tip but really not sure. That would be a total guess. Thanks for any suggestions!!


(This is the doc who uses microcassettes, while listening to a ball game on the radio and apparently dictating on a bus or something nice and quiet like that!)


5/5 sounds like normal motor strength...but sm
Subject: 5/5 sounds like normal motor strength...but sm

...i have no idea about your s/l... "overall motor strength"? there's also an OMA score (or OMAS)=Olerud & Molander Ankle Score but 5/5 power doesn't match that...?? =(
abdominal strength: s/l "solomon" level 1,2,etc. NM
Subject: abdominal strength: s/l "solomon" level 1,2,etc. NM

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Neuro Exam: Shoulder shrug and s/l SEN strength
Subject: Neuro Exam: Shoulder shrug and s/l SEN strength

Is this correct?  Thanks!
Patient RX Sterapred 12-day s/l double-strength dose
Subject: Patient RX Sterapred 12-day s/l double-strength dose


This is grip strength bilaterally. The others were on separate hands.
Subject: This is grip strength bilaterally. The others were on separate hands.


Is this correct- motor strength is 4+/5-. The more I read the BOS the more confused I am. TIA nm
Subject: Is this correct- motor strength is 4+/5-. The more I read the BOS the more confused I am. TIA nm

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