Muscle grading

Question 1

0/5

Answer 1

No visible or palpable contraction

Question 2

1/5

Answer 2

No observable motion, palpable muscle contraction

Question 3

2-/5

Answer 3

At least 50% but not full ROM, gravity minimized, no resistance

Question 4

2/5

Answer 4

Full ROM, gravity eliminated

Question 5

2+/5

Answer 5

Full available ROM, gravity minimized, slight manual resistance

Question 6

3-/5

Answer 6

At least 50% but not full ROM, against gravity, no resistance

Question 7

3/5

Answer 7

Full ROM against gravity

Question 8

3+/5

Answer 8

Full ROM against gravity, slight resistance

Question 9

4-

Answer 9

Full ROM against gravity, nearly moderate resistance

Question 10

4

Answer 10

Full ROM against gravity, moderate resistance

Question 11

4+

Answer 11

Full ROM against gravity, nearly strong resistance

Question 12

5

Answer 12

Full available ROM, against gravity, strong manual resistance