Manual Muscle Testing Grade

Question 1

0

Answer 1

no palpable muscle contractions

Question 2

1

Answer 2

Trace; contraction can be palpated, but there is no joint movement

Question 3

2-

Answer 3

poor minus; does not complete range of motion in a gravity-eliminated position

Question 4

2

Answer 4

poor; completes range of motion in a gravity-eliminated position

Question 5

2+

Answer 5

poor plus; able to initiate movement against gravity

Question 6

3-

Answer 6

fair minus; completes range of motion against gravity with only minimal resistance

Question 7

4-

Answer 7

good minus; completes range of motion against gravity with minimal-moderate resistance

Question 8

4

Answer 8

good; completes ROM against gravity with moderate resistance

Question 9

4+

Answer 9

good plus; completes ROM against gravity with moderate-maximal resistance

Question 10

5

Answer 10

normal; completes ROM against gravity with maximal resistance