# Why We Shouldn't Trust a 5/5 MMT on an Athlete (And what we should do instead)

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Podcast: [The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-acupuncture-outsider-podcast-4527814)
Published: 2025-11-08T17:45:26+00:00
Episode link: https://richhazel.podbean.com/e/why-we-shouldnt-trust-a-55-mmt-on-an-athlete-and-what-we-should-do-instead/
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## Resource

The 0-5 scale on Manual Muscle Tests was created in 1915 to find neuromuscular issues in paretic patients (like people with polio). The MMT should not be trusted for Sports Optimization and Injury Prevention in Athletes. Here's what the research says. (Pro tip: The MMT is more of a test of the strength of the examiner, than of the athlete) Online Courses (that never expire) https://richardhazel.podia.com

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