In Daniels & Worthingham MMT grading, which grade corresponds to 'holds test position w/ no resistance'?

In Daniels & Worthingham MMT grading, which grade corresponds to 'holds test position w/ no resistance'?

• A. 3
• B. 0
• C. 1
• D. 2

Answer: (A)

In Daniels & Worthingham MMT, how a muscle performs relative to gravity and external resistance determines the grade. If the tester asks you to hold the limb in the test position and you can maintain it without any extra resistance, that shows the muscle can sustain a position against gravity but cannot compensate for external force yet. That specific ability corresponds to the grade where the patient holds the position with no resistance. So the correct interpretation is that this grade reflects holding the test position against gravity without additional resistance.

In Daniels & Worthingham MMT, how a muscle performs relative to gravity and external resistance determines the grade. If the tester asks you to hold the limb in the test position and you can maintain it without any extra resistance, that shows the muscle can sustain a position against gravity but cannot compensate for external force yet. That specific ability corresponds to the grade where the patient holds the position with no resistance. So the correct interpretation is that this grade reflects holding the test position against gravity without additional resistance.