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Table 2 Instruction of MTS assessment

From: A novel sensor-based assessment of lower limb spasticity in children with cerebral palsy

Joint

Knee joint

Ankle joint

Extensor

(Quadriceps)

Flexor

(Hamstrings)

Plantar flexor

(Calf muscle)

Hip

90° flexion

neutral position

Knee

maximum extension to maximum flexion

maximum flexion to maximum extension

full extension

Ankle

N/A

maximum plantarflexion to maximum dorsiflexion

  1. Note that MTS assessment is conducted in supine position