Topik1.2 Mmt

Question 1

What is manual muscle testing?

Answer 1

Procedure to test function and strength of individual muscle or group of muscle

Question 2

List all grading

Answer 2

0 no contraction
1 flickers of contraction
2 gravity eliminated
3 gravity resisted
4 some resistance
5 maximum resistance

Question 3

Factor affecting

Answer 3

Age- muscle strength increase from birth to 20-30 years

Gender- man is more stronger than woman

Type of contraction - more tension during eccentric contraction (muscle lengthen) than isometric contraction (no muscle lengthen)

Fatigue- tired muscle will decrease muscle strength

Question 4

Principles of mmt

Answer 4

1. Patient and therapist in comfortable position
2. Stabilize proximal joint
3. Apply pressure againts muscle action
4. Apply pressure gradually
5. Muscle tested 3 times and compare
6. Isolate muscle
7. Test uninvolved muscle to get normal strength

Question 5

Reasons for mmt?

Answer 5

To determine the extent and degree of muscle weakness after injury or disease

Question 6

Contraindications of mmt

Answer 6

Inflammation/pain

Question 7

Application of mmt

Answer 7

1. Always instruct/ inform patient about procedure and what we want to get after test
2. Make sure clothing is loose and no restricted movement
3. Advise patient not to hold their breath
4. Test uninvolved limb first
5. Test all muscle to examine in one position before change to another position
6. Provide stabilization to avoid unnecessary movement
7. No jerking when apply resistance
8. Avoid repeat testing in painful joint