Kendall Muscle Grading System: Difference between revisions
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|Tendon becomes prominent or feeble contraction felt in muscle with no visible movement | |Tendon becomes prominent or feeble contraction felt in muscle with no visible movement | ||
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|Movement through complete range of motion for the muscle being tested | |Movement through complete range of motion for the muscle being tested | ||
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|Holds against slight pressure in test position | |Holds against slight pressure in test position | ||
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|Moves through partial range of motion against gravity | |Moves through partial range of motion against gravity | ||
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|Gradual release from test position occurs | |Gradual release from test position occurs | ||
|Fair - | |Fair - | ||
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|Holds test position (no added pressure) | |Holds test position (no added pressure) | ||
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|Holds test position against slight to moderate pressure | |Holds test position against slight to moderate pressure | ||
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|Holds test position against moderate pressure | |Holds test position against moderate pressure | ||
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|Holds test position against moderate to strong pressure | |Holds test position against moderate to strong pressure | ||
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Kendall Muscle Grading System[edit | edit source]
| Description | Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No movement | No contraction felt or seen in the muscle | Zero | 0 | |
| Tendon becomes prominent or feeble contraction felt in muscle with no visible movement | Trace | 1 | T | |
| Supported in horizontal plane | Movement through partial range of motion | Poor - | 2- | 1 |
| Movement through complete range of motion for the muscle being tested | Poor | 2 | 2 | |
| Holds against slight pressure in test position | Poor + | 2+ | 3 | |
| Tested in an antigravity position | Moves through partial range of motion against gravity | Poor + | 2+ | 3 |
| Gradual release from test position occurs | Fair - | 3- | 4 | |
| Holds test position (no added pressure) | Fair | 3 | 5 | |
| Holds test position against slight pressure | Fair + | 3+ | 6 | |
| Holds test position against slight to moderate pressure | Good - | 4- | 7 | |
| Holds test position against moderate pressure | Good | 4 | 8 | |
| Holds test position against moderate to strong pressure | Good + | 4+ | 9 | |
| Holds test position against strong pressure | Normal | 5 | 10 |
References [edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kendall FP, Kendall McCreary E, Geise Provance P, McIntyre Rodgers M and Romani WA. Muscles Testing and Function with Posture and Pain - Fifth Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2005.
