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Dynamometer (Grip Strength) by Age and Gender for Occupational Therapy

June 2, 2023

A helpful guide containing a table of average grip strength versus age groups and gender for occupational therapy evaluations and outcome measures.

Medical Research Council (MRC) Scoring System for Muscle Strength in the ICU for Occupational Therapy

August 4, 2021

MRC in ICU for OT Manual muscle testing (MMT) in the ICU using the Medical Research Council (MRC) Scoring system for occupational therapy. Score Description 0 No visible contraction 1 Visible muscle contraction, but no limb movement 2 Active movement, but not against gravity 3 Active movement against gravity 4 Active movement against gravity and … Read more

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