MMT General

Question 1

Procedures for MMT? (6)

Answer 1

1. Hx
2. Explain
3. Demo
4. Perform x3
   a. pt goes to full ROM
   b. apply max resistance gradually until broken/resisted
5. Take lowest grade
6. Assess str

Question 2

What position are mms tested in? singe, multi join.

Answer 2

End range for single jt, mid range for multi joint.

Question 3

MMT grades?

Answer 3

0- none
1- trace
2-poor
3-fair
4-good
5-normal

Question 4

What are the two variations on mmt grades? (+ or -)

Answer 4

2- = partial ROM c gravity eliminated
2+=can move against gravity, but not in full range
3+=can move against gravity but very little resistance

Question 5

Special rules for MMT?

Answer 5

Short lever arm can only receive up to 4 (used on residual limbs)

Question 6

What is the disadvantage to MMT?

Answer 6

DISADVANTAGE OF MMT IS POOR INTERRATER RELIABILITY.