Kendall Muscle Grading Flashcards
0
Q
Good +
A
4+
Holds against moderate to strong pressure
1
Q
Normal
A
5
Holds test against strong pressure
2
Q
Good
A
4
Holds test position against moderate pressure
3
Q
Good -
A
4-
Holds test against slight to moderate pressure
4
Q
Fair +
A
3+
Holds test against slight pressure
5
Q
Fair
A
3
Holds test position against no added pressure
6
Q
Fair -
A
3-
Gradual release from test position
7
Q
Poor +
A
2+
Moves through partial range
Horizontal plane - moves to completion of range against resistance or moves to completion of range and holds against pressure
8
Q
Poor
A
2
Moves through complete range
9
Q
Poor -
A
2-
Moves through partial range
10
Q
Trace
A
1
Tendon becomes prominent or feeble contraction felt in muscle but no visible movement of part
11
Q
Zero
A
No contraction felt in muscle
