DynaMo Plus Test: Scapula Strength Protocol

Patient position	Supine with the arm being tested at 90 degrees shoulder flexion, elbow extended, forearm in neutral and hand in a clenched fist.
Contact point	Dorsal aspect of the proximal phalanges.
Device orientation	Vertical, with the practitioner end up and the palm pad supported by the practitioner, and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of examiner	Standing adjacent to the patient, supporting the DynaMo Plus with both hands.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments	Palm pad and curved pad.

Patient position	Seated, with the arm being assessed in 90 degrees shoulder flexion, elbow extension and forearm in neutral.
Contact point	Patient holding the hand attachment.
Device orientation	Horizontal, connected to the hand attachment at one end and connected to a fixed surface via the adjustable strap at the other.
Position of examiner	Standing adjacent to the patient, in a position to instruct and demonstrate the movement.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments	Hand grip and adjustable strap.

Patient position	Seated with arm being tested extended and elevated to 90 degrees in a scapular plane and forearm in neutral.
Contact point	Distal aspect of the lateral upper arm, just proximal to the elbow.
Device orientation	Vertical, with the practitioner supporting the flat surface from above and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of examiner	Standing adjacent to the arm being tested.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3, 2, 1 - push, push, push and relax.

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