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Modified Ashworth Scale Grades

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What is the primary purpose of the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)?

To assess the range of motion in patients with muscle tone disorders

To quantify the level of spasticity and monitor changes over time (correct)

To develop exercise plans for patients with muscle tone disorders

To diagnose muscle disorders

What does a MAS grade of 1 indicate?

A considerable increase in muscle tone, making passive movement difficult

The affected part is rigid in flexion or extension

No increase in muscle tone

A slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion (correct)

What is the difference between a MAS grade of 1 and 1+?

The age of the patient being assessed

The type of muscle disorder being assessed

The location of the muscle tone disorder

The amount of resistance throughout the range of motion (correct)

A patient with a MAS grade of 3 would likely have which of the following?

<p>Considerable increase in muscle tone, making passive movement difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would a MAS grade of 0 indicate?

<p>No increase in muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) Grades

MAS Grade 0: No increase in muscle tone
MAS Grade 1: Slight increase in muscle tone, characterized by a catch and release or minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion (ROM) when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension
MAS Grade 1+: Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout less than half of the ROM
MAS Grade 2: More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected parts can be easily moved
MAS Grade 3: Considerable increase in muscle tone, making passive movement difficult
MAS Grade 4: Affected parts are rigid in flexion or extension

Purpose of the Modified Ashworth Scale

Helps clinicians quantify the level of spasticity
Enables monitoring of changes over time
Aids in the development of appropriate treatment plans

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The Modified Ashworth Scale is used to measure muscle tone in individuals. This quiz covers the different grades of the scale, including 0, 1, 1+, and 2, and their corresponding descriptions. Test your knowledge of the MAS grades!