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. 2020 Apr;15(2):263–273.

Table 1.

Muscle grading.9

Grading Scale Definition
Mild (First Degree) Tear of a few muscle fibers with minor swelling or discomfort. No associated loss of strength, limited range of motion, or deformity.
Moderate (Second degree) Greater damage to muscle with clear loss of strength. May have limited range of motion, visible muscle damage including bruising/swelling, and includes pain.
Severe (Third Degree) Total lack of muscle function. Loss of strength, loss of range of motion, muscle damage.