Manual Muscle Testing Grades

Question 1

Zero (0/5)

Answer 1

subject demonstrates no palpable muscle contraction

Question 2

Trace (1/5)

Answer 2

muscle contraction CAN be palpated, but there is no joint movement

Question 3

Poor Minus (2-/5)

Answer 3

subject does not complete ROM in gravity-eliminated position

Question 4

Poor (2/5)

Answer 4

subject completes ROM in gravity-eliminated position

Question 5

Poor Plus (2+/5)

Answer 5

subject is able to initiate movement against gravity

Question 6

Fair Minus (3-/5)

Answer 6

subject does not complete ROM against gravity, but can complete > 1/2 ROM

Question 7

Fair (3/5)

Answer 7

subject completes ROM against gravity w/out manual resistance

Question 8

Fair Plus (3+/5)

Answer 8

subject completes ROM against gravity w/ minimal resistance

Question 9

Good Minus (4-/5)

Answer 9

subject completes ROM against gravity w/ min-mod resistance

Question 10

Good (4/5)

Answer 10

subject completes ROM against gravity w/ mod-max resistance

Question 11

Normal (5/5)

Answer 11

subject completes ROM against gravity w/ max resistance