AK Clinical Pearls
- Injury Recall Technique as taught by the inventor, Walter Schmitt
- Fixations vs Subluxations
- Therapy localisation
- Neurolymphatic reflexes
- Origin-Insertion technique
- Diaphragmatic inhibition protocol
- Diaphragmatic hernia (aka Hiatal hernia)
- Slipped bicipital tendon protocol
- Elevated Rib Cage Protocol
- Functional Spondylolisthesis protocol
- Meralgia Paresthetica protocol
Introduction to AK Muscle Testing
- Background of Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
- Controversies and Research in AK MMT
- Theory Behind AK MMT
- Comparison to Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)
- Clinical Application and Expertise
- Potential for AK MMT as Standard Procedure
- General vs. Specific Muscle Testing in MMT
- Importance of Individual Muscle Testing
- Validity of New Techniques in MMT
- Consistency in Starting Point and Force Direction
- Impact of Poor Motor Control and Synergist Substitution
- Importance of Accurate MMT Examination
- Consistent Force Application in MMT
- Consistent Contact Point in MMT
- Consistency in Tester’s Elbow, Arm, and Forearm Position
- Tester’s Shoulder Position
- Tester’s Body and Core Muscle Engagement
- Patient Comfort and Safety
- Clinical Judgment
- Documentation and Comparison
Explain and Practice Tests using Walther AK Synopsis 2nd edition as a starting point and a guide
- Piriformis
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Adductors
- Abdominals
- Tensor Facia Lata
- Gluteus Medius
- Gluteus Maximus
- Sartorius
- Gracilis
- Sartorius alternate test
- Psoas
- Iliac
- Popliteus
- Soleus
- Gastrocnemius
- Tibialis Anterior
- Tinialis Posterior
- Peroneus Tertius
- Extensor Hallucis Longus and Brevis
- Extensor Digitorum Longus and Brevis
- Trapezius – Upper Division
- Trapezius – Middle Division
- Trapezius – Lower Division
- Subclavius
- Rhomboids Major and Minor
- Levator Scapula
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Pectoralis Minor
- Pectoral’s Major – Sternal Division
- Pectoral’s Major – Clavicular Division
- Supraspinatus
- Deltoid – Middle Division
- Deltoid – Anterior Division
- Deltoid – Posterior Division
- Teres Major
- Subscapularis
- Teres Minor
- Infraspinatus
- Serratus Anticus
- Coracobrachialis
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachioradialis
- Triceps Brachii
- Supinator
- Pronator Teres
- Opponens Pollici
- Opponens Digiti Minimi
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Neck Flexors (Medial)
- Neck Extensors (Deep)
- Sacrospinalis
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Piriformis
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Adductors
- Abdominals
- Tensor Facia Lata
- Gluteus Medius
- Supraspinatus
- Deltoid – Middle Division
- Deltoid – Anterior Division
- Deltoid – Posterior Division
- Teres Major
- Subscapularis
- Teres Minor
- Infraspinatus
- Serratus Anticus
- Coracobrachialis
- Gluteus Maximus
- Sartorius
- Gracilis
- Sartorius alternate test
- Psoas
- Iliac
- Popliteus
- Soleus
- Gastrocnemius
- Tibialis Anterior
- Tinialis Posterior
- Peroneus Tertius
- Extensor Hallucis Longus and Brevis
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachioradialis
- Triceps Brachii
- Supinator
- Pronator Teres
- Opponens Pollici
- Opponens Digiti Minimi
- Extensor Digitorum Longus and Brevis
- Trapezius – Upper Division
- Trapezius – Middle Division
- Trapezius – Lower Division
- Subclavius
- Rhomboids Major and Minor
- Levator Scapula
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Pectoralis Minor
- Pectoral’s Major – Sternal Division
- Pectoral’s Major – Clavicular Division
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Neck Flexors (Medial)
- Neck Extensors (Deep)
- Sacrospinalis
- Quadratus Lumborum