DynaROM Training (old)

Part one: technical training

Watch Technical Training Video (27:29)

Watch DynaROM Lumbar Training Video (8:39)

DynaROM Cervical Training Video (8:00)

Download the step-by-step exam instructional guide:

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Take the Technical Component Test:

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Part two: Interpretation

Interpretation of DynaROM evaluations is easy: You simply need to determine what a muscle should do in each motion, and the interpretation becomes clear.

Review & download the draft Interpretation Guide below. This will aid you in understanding your test results.
Review the table contents for interpretation basics.
Watch the video interpretations below for a live walk through of various test results.

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Interpretation Basics:

How to read DynaROM graphs:

There are 2 tests happening at the same time: Muscle Guarding (top graph) and Range of Motion (bottom graph).

1. Attached Electrode Dynamic EMG (top graph):
X-Axis (horizontal) = Time
Y-Axis (vertical) = Muscle activity in Microvolts
2. Range of Motion (lower graph):
X-Axis (horizontal) = Time
Y-Axis (vertical) = Degree of Range of Motion

Basics of interpretation:

Plane vs. Asymmetrical Motion:

Plane Motion: Flexion/Extension

RULE #1:
With plane motions, left and right side traces should match closely throughout the motion. For example: in forward flexion, left and right sides of the lumbar paraspinals should fire the same throughout the motion.

Asymmetric Motion: Lateral Flexion/ Rotation

RULE #2:
With Asymmetric Motions, muscles of left and rights sides should fire the opposite while in motion. For example: in left rotation, one side initiates the motion, the other side relaxes (as it is not required to perform the motion).