The Muscle Function Scale (MFS) is a tool used to assess the function of the lateral flexors of the neck in infants, using a scale of 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating better muscle function.

To assess muscle function in the lateral flexors of the neck in infants. By holding the infant horizontally around the trunk without support for the head, lateral head righting reaction is …

Muscle Function Scale (MFS) for infants6 Hold infant vertically around trunk without support of head, then lower to horizontal position; have grid of horizontal lines behind; has to hold head …

The muscle func-tion scale (MFS) was originally developed at the Astrid Lindgrens Children’s Hospital, Sweden specifically to as-sess lateral head righting in infants.

A Muscle Function Scale (MFS) has been refined and used for several years in a clinic for infants with CMT. The MFS describes an infant's muscle function in the lateral flexors of the neck …

Based on the obtained results, a scoring scale was developed for each of the four evaluated aspects, based on the range of differences between the observed tilts on each side.

Nov 10, 2023 · Muscle Function Scale (MFS): scale of infant’s head righting response using the lateral neck flexors. Infant initially held in a vertical position, then lowered to horizontal position …