Modified Ashworth scale

The Modified Ashworth scale measures resistance during passive soft-tissue stretching and is used as a simple measure of spasticity.
Scoring :

0: No increase in muscle tone
1: Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the range of motion when the affected part is moved in flexion or extension
1+: Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch, followed by minimal resistance throughout the remainder of the ROM
2: More marked increase in muscle tone through most of the ROM, but affected part easily moved
3: Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult
4: Affected part rigid in flexion or extension