Manual Muscle Testing Grades Flashcards
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Manual Muscle Testing Grades Flashcards

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What does the grading system established to measure the strength of a muscle or a group of muscles refer to?

  • Tissue repair
  • Joint flexibility
  • Nerve function
  • Muscles grades (correct)

    • What is the definition of MMT grade 0?

    No muscle contraction is seen or felt.

    What is the definition of MMT grade 1?

    Muscle contraction can be felt but no motion occurs.

    What is the definition of MMT grade 2-?

    <p>Body part moves through incomplete ROM in gravity minimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 2?

    <p>Body part moves through complete ROM with gravity minimized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 2+?

    <p>Body part moves through less than 50% ROM against gravity OR complete ROM with gravity minimized and slight resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 3-?

    <p>Body part moves through more than 50% ROM against gravity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 3?

    <p>Body part moves through complete ROM against gravity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 3+?

    <p>Body part moves through complete ROM against gravity and with slight resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 4?

    <p>Body part moves through complete ROM against gravity and moderate resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of MMT grade 5?

    <p>Body part moves through full ROM against gravity and with maximal resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the grades in order from least ROM to highest ROM.

    <p>Zero, Trace, Poor minus, Poor, Poor plus, Fair minus, Fair, Fair plus, Good, Normal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of MMT?

    <p>Group and specific.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of ROM?

    <p>Active and passive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When performing MMT on a specific muscle, where do you position the body part?

    <p>At the level of 50% of full ROM.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Muscle Grading System

    • A grading system that measures the strength of muscles or muscle groups to assess functional capacity.
    • Grades range from 0 to 5, indicating increasing levels of muscle strength and range of motion (ROM).

    MMT Grades Overview

    • Grade 0: No muscle contraction; the muscle is completely unresponsive.
    • Grade 1: Muscle contraction is felt, but there is no visible movement.
    • Grade 2- (Poor Minus): Incomplete ROM possible in a gravity-minimized position.
    • Grade 2 (Poor): Complete ROM achieved in a gravity-minimized position.
    • Grade 2+ (Poor Plus): Muscle can move through less than 50% of ROM against gravity or complete ROM with slight resistance in a gravity-minimized position.
    • Grade 3- (Fair Minus): More than 50% ROM achieved against gravity.
    • Grade 3 (Fair): Complete ROM achieved against gravity.
    • Grade 3+ (Fair Plus): Complete ROM achieved against gravity with slight resistance.
    • Grade 4 (Good): Complete ROM against gravity with moderate resistance.
    • Grade 5 (Normal): Full ROM against gravity with maximal resistance.

    Grading Order of Muscle Strength

    • The progression of muscle grades from lowest to highest: Zero, Trace, Poor Minus, Poor, Poor Plus, Fair Minus, Fair, Fair Plus, Good, Normal.

    Types of Muscle Testing

    • Group MMT: Assesses the strength of a group of muscles simultaneously.
    • Specific MMT: Evaluates the strength of an individual muscle at a time.

    Types of Range of Motion (ROM)

    • Active ROM: Movement performed by the patient using their own muscle strength.
    • Passive ROM: Movement produced by an external force without effort from the patient.

    MMT Positioning

    • When performing MMT on a specific muscle, position the body part at approximately 50% of its full ROM for accurate assessment.

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    Explore key concepts and definitions related to manual muscle testing (MMT) grades. This quiz helps you understand the grading system used to assess muscle strength, from no contraction to partial movement. Perfect for students in physical therapy or related fields.

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