MMT Grades

Question 1

Zero (0) MMT

Answer 1

No contraction felt or seen in the muscle

Question 2

Trace (1) MMT

Answer 2

Tendon becomes prominent or feeble contraction felt in muscle with no visible movement

Question 3

Poor - (2-) MMT

Answer 3

Movement through partial range of motion (supported in horizontal plane)

Question 4

Poor (2) MMT

Answer 4

Movement through complete range of motion for the muscle being tested (supported in horizontal plane)

Question 5

Poor + (2+) MMT (supported in horizontal plane)

Answer 5

Holds against slight pressure in test position

Question 6

Poor + (2+) MMT (tested in antigravity position)

Answer 6

Moves through partial range of motion against gravity

Question 7

Fair - (3-) MMT

Answer 7

Gradual release from test position occurs (tested in antigravity position)

Question 8

Fair (3) MMT

Answer 8

Holds test position with no added pressure (tested in antigravity position)

Question 9

Fair + (3+) MMT

Answer 9

Holds test position against slight pressure (tested in antigravity position)

Question 10

Good - (4-) MMT

Answer 10

Holds test position against slight to moderate pressure (tested in antigravity position)

Question 11

Good (4) MMT

Answer 11

Holds test position against moderate pressure (tested in antigravity position)

Question 12

Good + (4+) MMT

Answer 12

Holds test position against moderate to strong pressure (tested in an antigravity position)

Question 13

Normal (5) MMT

Answer 13

Holds test position against strong pressure (tested in an antigravity position)