Modified Ashworth Scale

Question 1

0

Answer 1

No increase in tone

Question 2

1

Answer 2

Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or min resistance at end ROM when affected part is moved in flex or ext

Question 3

1+

Answer 3

Slight inc in tone, manifested by a catch, followed by min resistance throughout remainder (

Question 4

2

Answer 4

More marked inc in muscle tone through most of the ROM but affected part is easily moved

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Affected part rigid in flex or ext