In Daniels & Worthingham grading, which grade corresponds to movement through full ROM in gravity-minimized position?

In Daniels & Worthingham grading, which grade corresponds to movement through full ROM in gravity-minimized position?

• A. 3
• B. 5
• C. 2
• D. 4

Answer: (C)

Movement through the full range of motion when the limb is supported so gravity doesn’t provide resistance is a grade of 2. In this gravity-minimized position, the tester checks whether the muscles can produce movement by themselves, without gravitational assistance. If the person can move through the entire ROM under these conditions, that shows basic muscle function and earns the grade 2. If the movement could occur only against gravity, that would be a higher grade (full ROM against gravity, without resistance is grade 3; with resistance it would rise to 4 or 5). A trace contraction is grade 1, and no contraction is grade 0.

Movement through the full range of motion when the limb is supported so gravity doesn’t provide resistance is a grade of 2. In this gravity-minimized position, the tester checks whether the muscles can produce movement by themselves, without gravitational assistance. If the person can move through the entire ROM under these conditions, that shows basic muscle function and earns the grade 2. If the movement could occur only against gravity, that would be a higher grade (full ROM against gravity, without resistance is grade 3; with resistance it would rise to 4 or 5). A trace contraction is grade 1, and no contraction is grade 0.