Table 1

The Active Movement Scale [15]

Observation
Muscle grade

Gravity eliminated

     • No contraction
0
     • Contraction, no motion
1
     • Motion ≤ 1/2 range
2
     • Motion > 1/2 range
3
     • Full motion
4
Against gravity

     • Motion ≤ 1/2 range
5
     • Motion > 1/2 range
6
     • Full motion
7

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