The Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) is a revised version of the original Ashworth Scale, which measures resistance during passive soft-tissue stretching The MAS is used as a [...]

Introduced in the 1950s as a diagnostic tool of spasticity Originally a qualitative measure (clinician simply observed the leg swing) The use of electronic equipment to generate [...]

The Penn Spasm Frequency Scale (PSFS) is a 2-component self-report measure of the frequency of reported muscle spasms which is commonly used to quantify spasticity. The first component [...]

Physiologically based measure for spastic reflexes for use in individuals with SCI. Developed in response to the demand for a standardized, simple clinical measure that encompasses the primary [...]

Assesses the impact of spasticity on daily life in people with SCI. Requires participants to recall their past 7 days when rating spasticity on a scale ranging from [...]