Assessing muscles (table)

Question 1

Active motion against full resistance

Answer 1

Rating: 5

Strength Classification: Normal

Question 2

Active motion against some resistance

Answer 2

Rating: 4

Classification: Slight weakness

Question 3

Active motion against gravity

Answer 3

Rating: 3

Classification: Average weakness

Question 4

Passive ROM (gravity removed and assisted by examiner)

Answer 4

Rating: 2

Classification: Poor ROM

Question 5

Slight flicker of contraction

Answer 5

Rating: 1

Classification: Severe weakness

Question 6

No muscular contraction

Answer 6

Rating: 0

Classification: Paralysis

Question 7

Rating: 5

Strength Classification: Normal

Answer 7

Active motion against full resistance

Question 8

Rating: 4

Classification: Slight weakness

Answer 8

Active motion against some resistance

Question 9

Rating: 3

Classification: Average weakness

Answer 9

Active motion against gravity

Question 10

Rating: 2

Classification: Poor ROM

Answer 10

Passive ROM (gravity removed and assisted by examiner)

Question 11

Rating: 1

Classification: Severe weakness

Answer 11

Slight flicker of contraction

Question 12

Rating: 0

Classification: Paralysis

Answer 12

No muscular contraction