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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would a MAS grade of 0 indicate?

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

Study Notes

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!

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