Modified Ashworth Scale

Question 1

‘catch’ followed by minimal resistance (<1/2 ROM)

Answer 1

1+

Question 2

PROM difficult

Answer 2

3

Question 3

rigid

Answer 3

4

Question 4

slight ‘catch’ at end of ROM

Answer 4

1

Question 5

‘catch’ followed by minimal resistance (>1/2 ROM)

Answer 5

2

Question 6

no increase in muscle tone

Answer 6

0