Ashworth and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

2025-06-24T13:14:12-07:00

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 [...]

Ashworth and Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)2025-06-24T13:14:12-07:00

Pendulum Test (Wartenberg)

2025-06-24T11:40:26-07:00

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 [...]

Pendulum Test (Wartenberg)2025-06-24T11:40:26-07:00

Penn Spasm Frequency Scale (PSFS)

2025-06-24T11:39:35-07:00

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 [...]

Penn Spasm Frequency Scale (PSFS)2025-06-24T11:39:35-07:00

Spinal Cord Assessment Tool for Spastic Reflexes (SCATS)

2025-03-12T12:42:29-07:00

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 [...]

Spinal Cord Assessment Tool for Spastic Reflexes (SCATS)2025-03-12T12:42:29-07:00
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