MMT
MMT stands for Manual Muscle Testing, which is a basic assessment method used by physical therapists and healthcare providers to evaluate a patient's muscle strength. It's like a grading system that helps therapists measure how strong different muscles are on a scale from zero to five. This information helps them create treatment plans and track patient progress. Similar terms include muscle strength testing or muscle grading. Physical therapists use MMT as one of their main tools to determine how well a patient is improving and what exercises or treatments they need.
Examples in Resumes
Performed MMT assessments on over 50 patients weekly to track rehabilitation progress
Documented patient progress using Manual Muscle Testing and other assessment tools
Conducted initial evaluations including MMT and range of motion measurements
Typical job title: "Physical Therapists"
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Example Interview Questions
Senior Level Questions
Q: How do you train new therapists in proper MMT techniques?
Expected Answer: A senior therapist should explain their teaching methods, including hands-on demonstration, observation of technique, and how they ensure consistency in grading across the team.
Q: How do you handle complex cases where standard MMT might not be applicable?
Expected Answer: Should discuss alternative assessment methods, modifications for different patient populations, and experience with adapting testing methods for unique situations.
Mid Level Questions
Q: How do you incorporate MMT results into treatment planning?
Expected Answer: Should explain how they use MMT scores to set goals, choose exercises, and measure progress, with examples from their experience.
Q: What other assessments do you typically combine with MMT?
Expected Answer: Should mention range of motion testing, functional assessments, and how they create a complete picture of patient status.
Junior Level Questions
Q: Can you explain the MMT grading scale?
Expected Answer: Should be able to explain the basic 0-5 scale, what each grade means, and how to determine the appropriate grade.
Q: How do you document MMT results?
Expected Answer: Should describe proper documentation methods, including recording scores, patient position, and any modifications made during testing.
Experience Level Indicators
Junior (0-2 years)
- Basic MMT techniques
- Standard documentation practices
- Understanding of grading scale
- Basic patient positioning
Mid (2-5 years)
- Modified testing techniques
- Complex case assessment
- Treatment planning based on MMT
- Patient education
Senior (5+ years)
- Training other therapists
- Complex case management
- Quality assurance
- Program development
Red Flags to Watch For
- Unable to explain basic MMT grading scale
- Lack of hands-on assessment experience
- Poor documentation skills
- No understanding of proper patient positioning
