Modified Ashworth Scale

Question 1

0

Answer 1

No increase in tone

Question 2

1

Answer 2

Slight increase in tone
Catch/release at end ROM

Question 3

1+

Answer 3

Slight increase in tone
Catch/release and resistance through rest ROM (1/2 ROM)

Question 4

2

Answer 4

More marked increase in tone through ROM, but affected part moved easily

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Considerable increase in tone
Passive movement difficult

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Affected part in rigid flexion and extension