The document discusses the benefits of using the MicroFET 2 handheld dynamometer for manual muscle testing. It recommends the MicroFET 2 because it is digital for easy reading, considered accurate according to studies, can be used wirelessly, and comes with attachments to ensure proper muscle isolation. Placement of the dynamometer is important for accuracy, and the document provides guidelines for correct placement during testing of various muscle groups and motions.

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2. In order to perform accurate muscle testing, it’s important to pick
a hand held dynamometer that is easy to use and can provide accurate
results. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a
dynamometer is an instrument for measuring mechanical force or
power.
In rehabilitation,
there are many
uses for the
results of manual
muscle testing.

3. Some examples of uses for manual muscle testing results would be
in order to diagnose a deficiency or injury or to track progress of a
rehabilitation program. When picking a dynamometer, it’s important
to choose a tool that works best for a clinic’s needs.
The MicroFET 2 is a handheld
dynamometer which offers many
beneficial features making it a
popular choice among practitioners.

4. BENEFITS OF USING A MICROFET 2
FOR MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING
1. Digital: The digital display makes reading testing results
easy.
2. Accurate: The MicroFET 2 is considered the industry
standard for providing accurate and valid results.
3. Wireless: With wireless capabilities, the MicroFET 2 can be
used anywhere in your clinic with Wi-Fi.
4. Attachments: Proper muscle isolation is essential for
accurate results.
5. Attachments can be used to ensure proper muscle isolation
when performing manual muscle tests.
6. Software package: When you purchase the software
package, patient data is easily stored and organized.

5. Placement Guide: How to Use the MicroFET 2
Accurately
In order to have the most accurate results, it’s important to have
proper placement of the handheld dynamometer. Here is a guide to
placement recommendations for manual muscle testing positions.

6. Working with the middle deltoid, place the dynamometer
on the lateral surface of the upper arm, proximal to the
elbow.
• Shoulder Abduction:

7. On the ventral surface of the forearm (proximal to the
wrist), place the hand dynamometer in order to measure
medial shoulder rotation.
• Medical Shoulder Rotation:

8. • Scapular Adduction:
Working with lateral angle of the scapula (proximal to the
shoulder joint) place the transducer to measure
adduction of the middle trapezius.

9. • Elbow Flexion:
In order to measure elbow flexion, place the MicroFET 2
on the radial aspect of the forearm.

10. • Shoulder Flexion:
To measure shoulder flexion, the testing must take place
on the anterior surface of the upper arm proximal to the
elbow.

11. • Shoulder Extension:
Placing the transducer on the posterior surface of the
upper arm is correct placement to measure shoulder
extension.

12. In order to test for horizontal shoulder adduction, the
dynamometer must be placed on the ventral surface of
the upper arm.
• Horizontal Shoulder Adduction:

13. • Elbow Extension:
Working with the triceps brachii, the digital
dynamometer must be placed on the posterior ulnar
aspect of the forearm.

14. • Wrist Extension:
To measure wrist extension, the device must be placed
on the dorsal surface of the hand distal to the wrist.

15. • Hip Flexion:
In order to measure hip flexion, place the dynamometer
on the anterior surface of the upper leg (psoas major and
iliacus) closest to the knee.

16. • Hip Extension:
When you place the transducer on the posterior surface
of the upper leg, you can measure for hip extension of the
gluteus maximus.

17. • Hip Abduction:
Working on the medial surface of the upper leg, hip
adduction can be measured when the device is closest to
the knee.

18. To measure knee flexion, place the dynamometer on the
posterior/medial surface of the lower leg (nearest the
ankle) while the lower leg is medially rotated.
• Knee Flexion:

19. • Dorsiflexion of Ankle & Inversion of
the Foot:
In order to measure both dorsiflexion of the ankle and
inversion of the foot, the dynamometer should be placed
on the medial/dorsal
surface of the foot distal
to the medial malleolus.

20. • Hip Abduction:
With the transducer placed on the lateral surface of the
upper leg nearest the knee it’s possible to adequately
measure hip abduction

21. To measure lateral hip rotation, place the digital
dynamometer on the medial surface of the lower leg
proximal to the ankle.
• Lateral Hip Rotation:

22. • Knee Flexion:
Working with the Biceps Femoris, place the transducer on
the posterior/lateral surface of the lower leg nearest the
ankle, with the lower leg laterally rotated in order to
correctly measure knee flexion.

23. • Greater Toe Extension:
To measure extension of the greater (big) toe, place the
device on the dorsal surface of the proximal phalanx of
the toe.

24. • Hip Abduction (From Flexed
Position):
With the leg flexed, place the transducer on the lateral
surface of the upper leg nearest the knee.

25. In order to measure medial rotation, place the
dynamometer on the lateral surface of the lower leg
closest to the ankle.
• Medical Hip Rotation:

26. • Knee Extension:
Measuring knee extension can be done with the digital
dynamometer placed on the anterior surface of the lower
leg proximal to the ankle.

27. Adherence to proper testing positions and protocols is a must when
needing the most accurate results. A study, Validity and Reliability
of a Hand-Held Dynamometer for Dynamic Muscle Strength
Assessment, found that handheld dynamometers can provide
precise results, but only as long as testing protocols were followed
explicitly.

28. Handheld dynamometers can be used for manual muscle testing for
every area and form of movement made by the body. In order to
adequately diagnose and treat physical deficiencies and injury it is
necessary that practitioners have access to tools that are not only
easy to use in order to adhere to testing protocols, but in this day
and age, it’s important to be able to easily store and track those
results.

29. The Hoggan MicroFET 2 is a considered an industry standard that
can not only provide precise results easily, but give practitioners
the ability to track their patients, from diagnosis to completion of
treatment.

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