Table 1 The Modified Ashworth Scale
From: Robotic pilot study for analysing spasticity: clinical data versus healthy controls
Score | Description |
|---|---|
0 | No increase in muscle tone |
1 | Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected |
| Â | part(s) is moved in flexion or extension |
1+ | Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM |
2 | More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved |
3 | Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult |
4 | Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension |