Table 1 Execution of MMT test for subsequent data collection with sEMG

Cervical erector spinae

The therapist stands behind the participant and resists neck extension.

Trapezius

The therapist stands behind the participant and unilateral action resists shoulder elevation and tilt of the head.

Infraspinatus

The physiotherapist is placed laterally to the participant and resists external rotation and separation of the arm, elbow flexion of 90°.

Anterior deltoid

The therapist is positioned before the participant and resists forward flexion and internal rotation of the arm.

Middle deltoid

The physiotherapist is placed laterally to the participant and resists separation of the arm to 90 degrees.

Pectoralis

The therapist is positioned before the participant and resists the approach and internal rotation.

Latissimus dorsi

The therapist stands behind the participant and resists the approach and arm extension, and internal rotation.