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Modified Ashworth Scale – (MAS) [18] |
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| Grade |
Description |
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| 0 |
No increase in muscle tone |
| 1 |
Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion (ROM) when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension. |
| 1+ |
Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM. |
| 2 |
More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved. |
| 3 |
Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult. |
| 4 |
Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension. |
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