Description

Muscle strength grading:

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  0—Total paralysis

  
  
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  1—Palpable or visible contraction

  
  
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  2—Active movement, full range of motion, gravity eliminated

  
  
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  3—Active movement, full range of motion, against gravity

  
  
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  4—Active movement, full range of motion, against gravity and provides some resistance

  
  
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  5—Active movement, full range of motion, against gravity and provides normal resistance