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DictionarySeeweaknessEncyclopediaSeeWeaknesspositional weakness
positional weaknessThe apparent weakness of a muscle when tested in a shortened range of motion. This is a normal phenomenon of the length-tension curve of a muscle. To differentiate positional weakness from general muscle weakness and assess strength accurately, the muscle must be tested throughout its entire range of motion. Patient careThe patient should be positioned carefully when testing for muscle force production. See also: weakness |