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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?

A patient demonstrated full ROM in the gravity resisted position during a MMT for hip extension but was not able to hold against resistance. What grade did the PTA assign to the muscles?

Which of the following position is the most accurate for testing hip extension in gravity eliminated?

In what direction should the therapist generally apply the force of resistance to the distal end of the distal segment of the joint being tested?

A pt was unable to actively move the right arm during forearm supination in the gravity resisted position. The pt is able to complete full range of motion in the gravity-eliminated position. What is the correct muscle grade recorded in the SOAP note?

What slot on the handgrip dynamometer is most commonly used to test overall grip strength?

A PTA performs a manual muscle test for subtalar inversion and assigns a grade of 3. What was the pt able to demonstrate during the test to receive a grade of 3/5?

A grade of 2- was assigned to the gluteus medius muscle during MMT. What motion was the pt able to perform to assign a grade of 2-?

T/F The patient should be able to assume the position asked by the therapist. If not, an alternate position may be used; however, the therapist will need to adhere to the other positioning criteria as much as possible when testing.

The PTA performed a manual muscle test to assess the pt’s strength during elbow flexion. The PTA assigned a grade of 2- (poor minus) to the biceps brachii muscle. What is the correct definition of the grade 2- (poor minus)?