MMT

Question 1

Norms established for comparison

Answer 1

quad to hami ratio 3:2
shoulder internal to external 3:2
males force of quad at 60 deg/sec should match 100 percent of body weight

this is now the established return to play for sports

Question 2

grade 5 MMT

Answer 2

normal- holds against strong pressure

Question 3

grade 4+

Answer 3

good plus holds against moderate pressure

Question 4

grade 4

Answer 4

good- holds against moderate pressure

Question 5

grade 4-

Answer 5

good minus- holds position against slight pressure

Question 6

grade 3+

Answer 6

fair plus holds test position against slight pressure

Question 7

grade 3

Answer 7

fair holds against gracity

Question 8

grade 3-

Answer 8

fair minus gradual release from position against gravity

Question 9

grade 2+

Answer 9

poor plus- moves partial ROM against gravity

Question 10

grade 2

Answer 10

poor- moves through full ROM in gravity min position

Question 11

grade 2-

Answer 11

poor minus- moves through partial ROM in gravity min position

Question 12

grade 1

Answer 12

trace- no movement is observed but a contraction is palpated

Question 13

grade 0

Answer 13

no movement or contraction felt

Question 14

sagittal plane movement gravity elim

Answer 14

side lying

Question 15

frontal plane movement gravity elim

Answer 15

supine

Question 16

hip rrotation gravity elim

Answer 16

supine

Question 17

shoulder rotation gravity elim

Answer 17

prone or sitting

Question 18

what are the limits to MMT

Answer 18

-static test of dynamic system
-not useful with CNS disorders
-detects gross differenes in strength not sensitive
-does not necassarily relate to function

Question 19

precautions of MMT

Answer 19

hypertension
decreased sensation
osteoporosis
open wounds
skin disease
upper motor neuron lesions (CNS disorders)

Question 20

contraindications for MMT

Answer 20

fracture
pain or unknown etiology
thrombophletbitis
swelling