Manual Muscle Testing

Question 1

What is a Grade 0 and 1 MMT

Answer 1

Grade 0
No contraction at all
Grade 1
Identified Muscle Flicker but no movement

Question 2

What is a Grade 2 in MMT

Answer 2

Client has full Active Range of motion with the effects of Gravity eliminated

Question 3

What is Grade 3 in MMT

Answer 3

Client has full Active ROM against the effects of gravity

Question 4

What is Grade 4 & 5 in MMT

Answer 4

Grade 4
Full ROM against minimal Resistance
Grade 5
Full ROM Against Maximal Resistance (Normal Strength)