What Are Grades Of Muscle Power


muscle power testing is frequent and important part of nweurological examination. Here are the grades of muscle power as examined clinically

Grade 0- complete paralysis

Grade 1 -flicker of contraction present

Grade 2- active movement with gravity eliminated


Grade 3-Active movement against gravity

Grade 4-Active movement against gravity and some resistance described as poor, fair, moderate strength.

Grade 5- Normal power.

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