Ashworth Scale

Question 1

What grade is associated with “Affected part rigid in flexion or extension” on the Ashworth Scale?

Answer 1

Grade 4

Question 2

What grade is associated with “No increase in muscle tone” on the Ashworth Scale?

Answer 2

Grade 0

Question 3

What grade is associated with “Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of motion” on the Ashworth Scale?

Answer 3

Grade 1+

Question 4

What grade is associated with “More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part easily moved” on the Ashworth Scale?

Answer 4

Grade 2

Question 5

What grade is associated with “Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult” on the Ashworth Scale?

Answer 5

Grade 3

Question 6

What grade is associated with “Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension” on the Ashworth Scale?

Answer 6

Grade 1