Modified Ashworth scale Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

0 - No increase in muscle tone 1 - Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by CATCH/RELEASE, or by MINIMAL resistance at the end 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 move...