Table 1 Comparison of Ashworth and Modified Ashworth scales
Score | AS [11] | Changed in [12] |
|---|---|---|
0 | No increase in tone | No change |
1 | Slight increase in tone manifested by a “catch” when the limb is moved in flexion/extension | Slight increase in tone manifested by a catch, release or minimal resistance at the end of range of motion(ROM) when the limb is moved in flexion/extension |
1 + | Slight increase in tone manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder(less than half)of ROM | |
2 | More marked increase in tone, but the limb is easily moved through its full ROM | More marked increased in tone through most of the ROM, but limb is easily moved |
3 | Considerable increase in tone- passive movement difficult | No change |
4 | Limb rigid in flexion and extension | No change |