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The kraus– weber test ( or k– w test [ 1] ) is a fitness test devised in the 1940s by hans kraus and sonja weber of new york presbyterian hospital. The trunk muscle strength of each subject is rated based on the total scores ( full marks = 40) of the test. Stamford, ct), a hand- held biomedical device that locates. Abstract background: the kraus- weber test, involves a series of tests that measure minimum strength & flexibility of the back, abdominals, psoas, and hamstring muscles. Description of test. Of the kraus– weber ( kw) test for key trunk muscle strength and flexibility, kraus examination protocol for neck and shoulder range of movement, neurological examination, standard palpation for muscle tenderness and resilience, and evaluation with the mpdd ( spoc, inc. But it has less number of article available for the adult population. The test is part of the kraus- weber fitness test protocols, a series of six medical fitness test measures the strength and flexibility of key postural ( core) muscles. Purpose: to assess the strength of the lower back muscles. Extra attention should be given to the failing area. If the abdominal test or the flexibility test is failed, the subject has a 50% chance of getting back pain.
The poor tests results of american children versus children from european countries gained attention in the 1950s from american media and the us government. If both tests are failed, the subject will get back pain. Equipment required: flat surface, pillow, stopwatch, recording sheets. First online date, posted date modified kraus– weber test was based on the k- w minimum test developed by drs hans kraus and sonja weber in the 1950s to assess the strength and endurance of the trunk muscles. Kraus- weber corrective exercises kraus- weber corrective exercises should be done whether the test is passed or failed. Pre- test: explain the test procedures to the subject.
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