Muscle Fxn Scale Flashcards
1
Q
what is the muscle fxn scale used for
A
CMT
test the strength of the cervical musculature against gravity
2
Q
how do we perform the test
A
on both sides
3
Q
grades
A
0-5
4
Q
grade 0
A
< 0 degrees
head below horizontal line less than 0
5
Q
grade 1
A
0 degrees
head on the horizontal line
6
Q
grade 2
A
0- <15 degrees
head more than 0 and less than 15 degrees over the horizontal
7
Q
grade 3
A
15 - <45 degrees above the horizontal line
8
Q
grade 4
A
45 - < 75 degrees
head more than 45 and less than 75 above the horizontal line
9
Q
grade 5
A
75 degrees
head more than 75 degrees above the horizontal line
10
Q
range based on age –> 2 months
A
0-2
11
Q
range based on age –> 4 months
A
1-4
12
Q
range based on age –> 6 months
A
2-4
13
Q
range based on age –> 10 months
A
3-4
14
Q
lower the score
A
worse they are
15
Q
as the grades get higher
A
more movement against gravity
