Oxford Grading Scale Flashcards
Grade 0
No contraction
Grade 1
Flicker or trace of contraction
Grade 2
Full range of active movement with gravity minimised
Grade 3
Full range of active movement against gravity with minimal resistance
Grade 4
Full range of active movement against gravity with minimal resistance
Grade 5
Full range of active movement with resistance/ functional strength
Hip extension positions
Grade 0-1 Prone
Grade 2 Side lying
Grade 3-5 Prone
Hip flexion positions
Grade 0-1 Supine
Grade 2 Side lying
Grade 3-5 Supine
Hip abduction positions
Grade 0-1 Supine
Grade 2 Supine
Grade 3-5 Side lying or standing
Hip adduction positions
Grade 0-1 Supine
Grade 2 Supine
Grade 3-5 Side lying or standing
Hip external rotation positions
Grade 0-1 supine, holding ankle to neutralise gravity
Grade 2 Supine
Grade 3-5 Sitting
Hip internal rotation positions
Grade 0-1 supine, holding ankle to neutralise gravity
Grade 2 Supine
Grade 3-5 Sitting
Knee flexion positions
Grade 0-1 prone
Grade 2 side lying
Grade 3-5 prone or standing
Knee extension positions
Grade 0-1 supine
Grade 2 side lying
Grade 3-5 sitting
Ankle plantar flexion positions
Grade 0-1 Prone
Grade 2 side lying
Grade 3-5 prone or standing