Modified Ashworth Scale

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What does the Modified Ashworth Scale measure?

  • Spasticity

  • Resistance to passive movement/stretch

  • Used to grade increased muscle tone


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What is Grade 0 on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

No increase in muscle tone

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What is Grade 1 on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

  • Slight increase in muscle tone

  • Catch and release OR minimal resistance

  • Occurs at the end of ROM


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What is Grade 1+ on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

  • Slight increase in muscle tone

  • Catch occurs

  • Followed by minimal resistance

  • Resistance occurs through less than half of the remaining ROM


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What is Grade 2 on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

  • More marked increase in muscle tone

  • Increased tone through most of ROM

  • Affected part is still easily moved


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What is Grade 3 on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

  • Considerable increase in muscle tone

  • Passive movement is difficult


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What is Grade 4 on the Modified Ashworth Scale?

  • Affected part is rigid

  • Rigid in flexion or extension