Modified Ashworth Scale

Question 1

0

Answer 1

No increase in muscle tone

Question 2

1

Answer 2

Slight increase in muscle tone, minimal resistance at end ROM

Question 3

1+

Answer 3

Slight increase in muscle tone, minimal resistance through less than half of ROM

Question 4

2

Answer 4

More marked increase in muscle tone throughout most of ROM, affected part easily moved

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Affected part rigid in flexion or extension