Neuromuscular Testing Device and Method to Use

A neuromuscular testing device which is comprised of:

• a. a stand;
• wherein the stand is of a predetermined size;
• wherein a plurality of wheels are placed on bottom of the stand;
• wherein a base plate is place on the stand;
• b. a first pole;
• wherein the first pole is secured to the stand;
• wherein the first pole can be locked in place;
• said first pole can telescope;
• wherein one end of the first pole is hollow;
• c. a second pole;
• wherein a portion of the second pole is inserted into the end of the first pole;
• wherein a means of connection is provided to secure the first pole to the second straight pole;
• wherein a protractor is attached to the first end of the second pole;
• wherein an opening is provided on the first end of the second pole;
• wherein a pin passes through the center of the opening;
• said pin supports a plurality of bushings;
• said pin supports a plurality of washers;
• d. a protractor;
• wherein the protractor is attached to the second pole;
• wherein the protractor has markings for angle measurements;
• said protractor has three hundred and sixty degrees;
• e. a plurality of vertical arms;
• wherein the plurality of vertical arms is of a predetermined length;
• wherein a series of markings are placed on the plurality of vertical arms;
• said markings indicate the distance from the opening on the first end;
• wherein the plurality of vertical arms operate independently of each other;
• wherein the plurality of vertical arms is color coded;
• f. a window;
• wherein the window is provided on one end of the plurality of vertical arms;
• wherein the window is placed over the protractor;
• said window permits the therapist to record measurements;
• g. a plurality of baskets;
• wherein the plurality of baskets is attached to the pole at a level below the waist level of a person;
• said baskets extend horizontally away from the pole;
• said baskets can be removed from the pole;
• wherein a means to attach the baskets to the pole is provided;
• h. a means to lock the plurality of vertical arms;
• wherein the means to lock the plurality of vertical arms is provided;
• i. base protractor;
• wherein the base protractor is affixed to the base;
• said protractor has markings for three hundred and sixty degrees;
• j. base protractor pointer;
• wherein the base protractor pointer is free to rotate over the top surface of the base protractor;
• k. a horizontal arm;
• wherein the horizontal arm is a predetermined length;
• wherein the horizontal arm is attached to the pole;
• wherein the horizontal arm has a first end and a second end;
• wherein the first end of the horizontal arm is hollow;
• wherein gradations are provided on the horizontal arm;
• wherein the horizontal arm can rotate along a horizontal axis;
• l. a mounting device for the horizontal arm;
• wherein a shaft extends from the mounting device;
• wherein a flange is placed at the end of the shaft form the mounting device;
• wherein a clasp and pin are attached to the flange on the end of the shaft from the mounting device;
• m. a second plate for the horizontal arm;
• wherein the second plate for the horizontal arm has a plurality of openings;
• wherein a protractor is provided on the second plate for the horizontal arm.