Lafayette Manual Muscle Test (MMT) System

The Lafayette Manual Muscle Test (MMT) System combines precision and accuracy with a new ergonomic design to provide you with accurate, objective and reliable results. The three interchangeable padded stirrups enable you to employ established protocols with efficiency and confidence while ensuring patient comfort.

The Lafayette MMT features innovations not employed by any other manual muscle test system on the market. The interactive menus allow the user to select a wide range of options, such as, data storage, test times (1-10 seconds) and also offers the choice of high and low threshold settings (to accommodate large muscles or digits). The large, easy to read LCD screen displays all information clearly, reducing the possibility of reading errors or selecting unwanted options.

Lafayette MMT
Technological Innovations

  • Dual measurement range, 0-300lbs. (136.1kg) or 0-50lbs. (22.6kg) - for increased sensitivity
  • Selectable test time from 1 second to 10 seconds - for improved intratester and intertester reproducibility
  • Audible beep - to indicate the end of a pre-set test time
  • Automatic or manual storage of up to 52 test results with the ability to scroll through and review the stored results - for documentation
  • Records: peak force, time to reach peak force and total test time
  • Force displayed in pounds or kilograms
  • Eliminates errors due to nonperpendicular force
  • Integrated calibration routine with automatic verification for assurance of instrument accuracy
  • Automatic battery saving sleep mode
  • Audible/graphical low battery indicator

System Features

  • Designed for high inter-instrument reproducibility
  • Three, easy to change molded plastic stirrups with pads
  • Force measurement in pounds or kilograms (user selectable)
  • Measures peak force, time to reach peak force and total test time
  • Data storage for up to 52 tests in on-board memory (peak force and time to reach peak force)
  • Manual or automatic storage of data
  • Dual measurement range: 0-300lbs. (136.1kg) or 0-50lbs. (22.6kg)
  • Selectable test time from 1-10 seconds
  • Tone to indicate end of preset test time
  • Built-in calibration routine
  • Automatic verification of calibration
  • Microprocessor controlled
  • Easy to read graphical LCD display
  • Manual ON/OFF switch
  • Manual or automatic reset
  • Built-in stored data browsing capability
  • Low battery detection indicated by tone and icon
  • Automatic battery saving sleep mode
  • Interactive menus which allow user to select device options
  • Battery powered: (1) lithium battery
  • Minimal measurement drift

System Specifications

  • Size: 3" x 4" x 1.5" (7.6cm x 10.2cm x 3.8cm)
  • Weight: 10.6oz (300g)
  • Range: 0-300lbs. (136.1kg) / 0-50 pounds (22.6kg)
  • Accuracy: ± 1.0lb high range / ± 0.5lb low range
  • Resolution: 0.4lb high range / 0.1lb low range
  • Battery Life: 80-85 hours, 10-12 hours after low battery condition
  • Timing Accuracy: ± 0.03%
  • Data Storage Capacity: 52 tests
  • Calibration Points: 0, 25 and 50lbs.
  • Preset Test Length: 1-10 seconds; in 1 second increments