Weakness of limbs

Weakness of limbs – loss of muscle strength. Muscle strength is evaluated in points: 0 points – the muscle does not contract, cannot move, 1 point – the muscle partially contracts, but there is no movement at the joint, 2 points – movement is possible only with the help of another person (muscles cannot overcome gravity), 3 points – movement is possible by overcoming gravity, but cannot overcome resistance, 4 points – full movement is possible, but only overcomes slight resistance, 5 points – the muscle is able to perform full movement overcoming both gravity and strong resistance (healthy).

Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology