Process / pipelineStrength assessment

Manual Muscle Testing

Manual muscle testing (MMT) is a clinical examination technique that quantifies muscle strength by applying manual resistance to isometric contractions and grading the result on a standardized scale (typically 0-5). Developed by Daniels and Worthingham in the 1940s, MMT remains the primary bedside method for assessing muscle weakness in neuromuscular and neurological disorders, establishing rehabilitation baselines, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.

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Sources

  1. Kendall, F. P., McCreary, E. K., Provance, P. G., Rodgers, M. M., & Romani, W. A. (2005). Muscles: Testing and function with posture and pain (5th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. link
  2. Daniels, L., & Worthingham, C. (1972). Muscle testing: Techniques of manual examination (4th ed.). W.B. Saunders Company. link

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ScholarGateManual Muscle Testing (Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/physical-therapy/manual-muscle-testing