Motor Strength

Have Pt squeeze fingers; note if strength equal in each hand.
Have Pt push then pull your hands while providing resistance; note if strength equal in each hand.
Pronator Drift: Have Pt hold both arms out, palms up, with eyes closed; note if either arm drifts downward (positive pronator drift).
Have Pt dorsiflex (toes to nose) and plantar flex (“step on the gas”) while providing resistance; note if strength equal in each foot.

Motor Strength Scale

Score	Description
5	Strong, full range of motion (ROM) against gravity and full resistance
4	Slight weakness, full ROM against gravity and moderate resistance
3	Moderate weakness, full ROM against gravity but not resistance
2	Severe weakness, full ROM but without gravity or resistance
1	Very severe weakness, muscle contraction only
0	No movement