When you are examining an orthopedic injury patient, which one of the following principles is not followed?
A)Do the active movements first, followed by the passive movements
B)Do the resisted isometric movements in resting position
C)The involved side should be tested first
D)During the myotome testing, the contraction should be held for five seconds

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When you are examining an orthopedic injury patient, testing the involved side first is not a standard principle that needs to be followed.
When doing the examination, the normal side should be tested first. This gives confidence to the patient and thereby reduces the apprehension for testing the injured side. The therapist also becomes more familiar with knowing the normal baseline movement for the joint.
Other options are the basic principles of examining patients.
Myotome weakness takes time to develop, therefore the contraction should be held for five seconds.

When You Are Examining an Orthopedic Injury Patient, Which One