4 Essential Muscle Tests for Decompression

You will learn about four muscle tests essential for evaluating decompression patients, tracking their progress, and improving their treatment outcomes.

As chiropractors, it's essential to provide patients with tangible proof of their progress during decompression therapy. Muscle weakness due to nerve pressure can significantly affect a patient’s mobility and quality of life. This video introduces four muscle tests designed to help you and your patients track improvement throughout their treatment. Understanding and implementing these tests can enhance patient reassurance and compliance.

In this video, you will learn about four specific muscle tests that are crucial for evaluating decompression patients and the purpose of muscle tests. Here’s a brief overview of what will be covered:

1. Quad Test
2. Psoas Test
3. Glute Medius Test
4. Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) Test

Each test is carefully explained, demonstrating the correct positioning, motions, and expected responses. 

Using these four muscle tests is a practical way to track patient progress and ensure the effectiveness of decompression therapy. The video below provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform each test, ensuring that you can implement them easily in your practice.

      4 Essential Muscle Tests for Decompression Video

       Additional Resources:

• Basics of Muscle Testing
• 4 Orthopedic Tests to Diagnose a Lumbar Disc
• 4 Orthopedic Tests to Rule Out SI Joint Dysfunction
• Toronto Sensory Score and FLIR Thermal Camera Decompression Application
• Decompression Day 1 Best Practices
• Decompression Exam Form