From: Elbow spasticity during passive stretch-reflex: clinical evaluation using a wearable sensor system
MAS score | Score used in analysis | Descriptor |
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0 | 0 | No increase in muscle tone |
1 | 1 | Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release, or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension |
1+ | 2 | Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the range of movement (ROM) |
2 | 3 | More marked increase in muscle tone through most of ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved |
3 | 4 | Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult |
4 | 5 | Affected part(s) rigid in flexion and extension |