Using Surface Electromyography to Evaluate the Efficacy of Governor Vessel Electroacupuncture in Poststroke Lower Limb Spasticity: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Parallel Trial
Table 3
The MAS specific scoring rules.
Modified Ashworth Scale
1
No increase in muscle tone
1
Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion (ROM) when the affected part(s) is (are) moved in flexion or extension
1+
Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder (less than half) of the ROM
2
More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved
3
Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult
