DynaMo Max – Scapula Strength Protocols – VALD Knowledge Base

Patient Position	Standing, with the arm being tested at 90 degrees shoulder flexion, elbow extended, forearm and neutral and hand in a clenched fist.
Contact Point	Dorsal aspect of the proximal phalanges.
Device Orientation	Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner	Adjacent to the patient, in a position to resist the DynaMo 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	Standing, with the arm being assessed in 90 degrees shoulder flexion, elbow extension and forearm in neutral.
Contact Point	Holding the hand attachement.
Device Orientation	Horizontal, linked to the hand attachment at one end and anchored to a fixed surface by the Tension Strap.
Position of Examiner	Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction	Pull against the DynaMo as hard as you can 3, 2, 1 - pull, pull, pull and relax
Attachments	Tension Strap and Hand Attachment

Patient Position	Seated, with arm being tested abducted to 90 degrees and forearm in neutral.
Contact Point	Distal aspect of the lateral upper arm, just proximal to the elbow.
Device Orientation	Vertical, with the palm pad supported by the assessor and the curved pad in contact with the patient.
Position of Examiner	Adjacent to the patient, in a position to situate the DynaMo and instruct the action.
Instruction	Push against the pad as hard as you can. 3,2,1 - push, push, push and relax.
Attachments	Palm pad and Curved Pad

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