Modified Ashworth Scale For Spasticity

Question 1

Affected parts rigid in flexion and extension

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Slight inc in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM when the affected part is moved in flexion and extension

Answer 2

1

Question 3

No inc in tone

Answer 3

0

Question 4

Slight inc in muscle tone, manifested by catch followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of motion

Answer 4

1+

Question 5

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

Answer 5

2

Question 6

Considerable inc in muscle tone, passive movement difficult

Answer 6

3