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Evaluating Spasticity

Evaluating Spasticity. Robyn Smith Department of Physiotherapy UFS 2012. Modified Ashworth Scale. Tone is evaluated by moving the limb through ROM: Passively Different velocities. Modified Ashworth Scale. How evaluate tone in trunk/over pelvis.

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Evaluating Spasticity

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  1. Evaluating Spasticity Robyn Smith Department of Physiotherapy UFS 2012

  2. Modified Ashworth Scale • Tone is evaluated by moving the limb through ROM: • Passively • Different velocities

  3. Modified Ashworth Scale

  4. How evaluate tone in trunk/over pelvis • Active positions (active tone) e.g. Sitting, kneeling, standing, walking • Passive movement of trunk/pelvis

  5. How does function affect tone? • Observe how the tone changes during the execution of activities and tasks

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