Grades for quantitative assessment of muscle power
Grade(0):-Total paralysis. Grade(1):-Visible or palpable flicker of contraction but no movement of joint or limb. Grade(2):-contraction of the muscle only when the effect of gravity is eliminated. Grade(3):-Normal movement against gravity but not against additional resistance. Grade(4):-Normal movement against gravity and additional resistance but not in full range. Grade(5):-Intact(Normal) muscle power.