Myotomes
· Test with resistive exercises
· The trainer will check for weakness in strength
· All tests should be compared bilaterally
Upper Extremity Nerve Routes
C4 tested with resisted shoulder shrugs/elevation
C5 tested with resisted shoulder abduction
C6 tested with resisted elbow flexion
C7 tested with resisted wrist flexion
C8 tested with resisted thumb extension
T1 fingers abduction & adduction
Lower Extremity Nerve Routes
The quick test for the lower extremity, to rule out a nerve
root injury is to have the athlete do a squat.
L1-L2 tested with resisted hip flexion
L3 tested with resisted knee extension
L4 tested with resisted foot dorsi flexion
L5 tested with resisted great toe extension
S1/S2 tested with plantar flexion
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