Exam I

Question 1

how is the MMT for QL graded?

Answer 1

strong or weak based upon whether the PT can break the muscle contraction

Question 2

how is the MMT for upper abs (trunk flexion) graded?

Answer 2

5 = hands behind head; 5" hold
4 = hands across chest; 5" hold
3 = arms straight out; 5" hold
2 = arms straight out; can't hold

Question 3

how is the MMT for obliques graded?

Answer 3

5 = hands behind head; 5" hold
4 = hands across chest; 5" hold
3 = arms straight out; 5" hold
2 = arms straight out; can't hold

Question 4

how is the MMT for lower abs (leg lowering) graded?

Answer 4

No compensation/all the way back down to zero = 5/5
15 degrees = 4+/5
30 degrees = 4/5
45 degrees = 4-/5
60 degrees = 3+/5
75 degrees = 3/5

Question 5

how is the MMT for back extensors graded?

Answer 5

Strong / Moderate / Marked weakness

Question 6

how is the MMT for lateral trunk flexors and glute med/min graded?

Answer 6

completely off table 4+” = 5/5
4” = 4/5
2” = 3/5

Question 7

what is the norm for thoracolumbar flexion? what is the end feel?

Answer 7

10-12cm or 1-2 cm from the ground; firm capsular

Question 8

what is the norm for thoracolumbar extension? what is the end feel?

Answer 8

no norm (20-30 degrees); firm capsular

Question 9

what is the norm for thoracolumbar lateral flexion? what is the end feel?

Answer 9

tape measure: 20cm
goni: 35 degrees
firm capsular

Question 10

what is the norm for thoracolumbar rotation? what is the end feel?

Answer 10

45 degrees; firm capsular