A PTA performs a MMT on a pt’s ankle plantar flexors in the weight bearing position. The pt was able to demonstrate raising the heel from the floor through full ROM 2-3 times. What grade would be assigned to the ankle plantar flexors?

What position is the pt placed to perform a Grip Strength Test?

If a patient is able to move the distal joint segment through the complete range of motion against gravity, they are placed in the ________________________ position to test the muscle.

Match the following “common substitutions” associated with MMT – an answer may be used only once. 

A PTA performs a manual muscle test for scapular adduction and downward rotation. The pt was unable to perform any active movement when asked. However, the pt was able to perform partial range of motion in the gravity-eliminated position. What grade would the PTA assign?

The PTA performed manual muscle test on the pt’s anterior deltoid. The pt was unable to perform a contraction and the therapist did not see or feel a contraction. What grade is assign?

The trunk muscle that originates on the pubis and inserts on the costal cartilages of the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs is the ____________.

A patient is able to complete the full range of motion against gravity and is able to have manual resistance applied by the therapist to determine the manual muscle grade. The pt was able to hold against minimal resistance before “breaking. “What grade was recorded in the SOAP note?

Isotonic muscle testing is defined as the:

A PTA performs a manual muscle test on a pt with right wrist extension weakness. What is the BEST position to put the pt in for the PTA to begin the manual muscle test for the wrist extensors?