Modified Ashworth Scale

The Modified Ashworth Scale is a clinical tool used by healthcare professionals to measure muscle tone or spasticity—how tight or stiff muscles are. It involves gently moving a limb and noting how much resistance you feel during the movement. The scale ranges from 0 (normal muscle tone, no resistance) to 4 (affected limb is rigid or very stiff). This assessment helps in understanding muscle control issues, often seen in conditions like stroke or cerebral palsy, and guides treatment plans to improve movement and function.