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Modified Ashworth Scale
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Bethany is evaluating a patient with hemiplegia who has increased tone in the upper extremity. The therapist uses the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) to grade the patient's muscle spasticity. The therapist describes the patient's resistance to movement as a "more marked increase in tone, but limb easily flexed". According to the MAS, how would this patient's spasticity be graded?
A. 1
B. 1+
C. 2
D. 3
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A. 1
B. 1+
C. 2
D. 3
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Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com
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Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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