Medical Research Council (MRC) Scale for Muscle Strength

Use: To assess muscle strength

Scale:

  • Grade 0: No visible contraction

  • Grade 1: Visible contraction without movement of the limb (not existent for hip flexion)

  • Grade 2: Movement of the limb but not against gravity

  • Grade 3: Movement against gravity over (almost) the full range

  • Grade 4: Movement against gravity and resistance

  • Grade 5: Normal