SPASTICITY-ASSESSMENT

SUMMARY

1. Ashworth Scale measures tone while the Tardieu Scale actually measures spasticity.

2. The Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) is a widely used qualitative scale for the assessment of the tone component of spasticity. 0: no spasticity; 1: catch & release; 1+: catch & resistance; 2: < 50% resistance; 3: > 50% resistance (passive movement is difficult); 4: rigidity.



NB: MAS was only validated for elbow flexors

OTHER TESTS
3. Impairment level: MAS, Tardieu, ROM, gait analysis.

4. Functional level: TUG, 6MT/10MT.

5. Quality of life: SF-36.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.