Modified Ashworth Scale for Grading Spasticity

Question 1

no increase in muscle tone

Answer 1

0

Question 2

slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension

Answer 2

1

Question 3

Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM

Answer 3

1+

Question 4

More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affect part(s) easily moved

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult

Answer 5

3

Question 6

affected part(s) rigit in flexion or extension

Answer 6

4