Musculoskeletal Testing
Knee Testing and Assessment - Extension

Knee problems are often a result from the wear of parts of the knee, such as occurs in osteoarthritis. Other problems result from injury, such as a blow to the knee or sudden movements that strain the knee beyond its normal range of movement.

A Chatillon Dynamometer is used by a professionally certified Physician, Therapist or Clinician to assess knee extension strength. The subject sits on a table with their leg hanging freely over the side. The dynamometer is placed at the lower shin. The subject raises their lower leg as resistance is applied by the dynamometer. The dynamometer measures the resistance and provides an objective reading of the force applied.

Other Knee Tests

• Knee Flexion

Other Physical Tests

• Musculoskeletal Testing