Manual Muscle Testing Overview

These flashcards summarize key terms and definitions related to manual muscle testing to aid in exam preparation.

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

A procedure for evaluating the function and strength of individual muscles and muscle groups based on effective performance of a movement in relation to gravity and manual resistance.

Muscular Strength

The maximal amount of tension or force a muscle can voluntarily exert in maximal effort.

Muscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated contractions against resistance over a period of time.

Contraindication

A condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment.

Gravity Minimized Position

A position in which the test segment is positioned to minimize the effects of gravity for a specific muscle.

Against Gravity (AG)

The test position where the muscle contracts against downward gravitational force.

Grades of Muscle Testing

A standardized scale used to measure muscle strength, ranging from Grade 0 (no movement) to Grade 5 (normal strength).

Reliability of MMT

The consistency of results when the test is repeated by different examiners, with variance not exceeding one half of a grade.

Validity of MMT

The degree to which the MMT system measures what it is intended to measure.

Assessment Procedure

A systematic approach that includes explanation, positioning, stabilization, and evaluation of muscle strength during manual muscle testing.