Modified Ashworth Scale

Question 1

0

Answer 1

No increase in muscle tone

Question 2

1

Answer 2

Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by catch and release or min resistance at end range

Question 3

1+

Answer 3

Slight increase in muscle tone, catch with min resistance through <1/2 range

Question 4

2

Answer 4

More marked increase in muscle tone through most of range but affected parts easily moved

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Considerable increase in muscle tone; passive movement difficult

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Affected parts rigid in flexion or extension