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