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Modified Ashworth Scale for Spasticity The modified Ashworth scale is the most widely used clinical tool to qualitatively measure increased muscle tone (spasticity) through resistance to passive movement of a joint: 0: Normal muscle tone (no increase in tone). 1: Slight increase in pitch manifested by a catch and release or…

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