Stop using the Ashworth Scale for the assessment of spasticity

J.F.M. Fleuren; G.E. Voerman; C.V. Erren-Wolters; G.J. Snoek; J.S. Rietman; H.J. Hermens; A.V. Nene

doi:10.1136/jnnp.2009.177071

Stop using the Ashworth Scale for the assessment of spasticity

J.F.M. Fleuren, G.E. Voerman, C.V. Erren-Wolters, G.J. Snoek, J.S. Rietman, H.J. Hermens, A.V. Nene

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Abstract

Aim: Many studies have been performed on the methodological qualities of the (modified) Ashworth Scale but overall these studies seem inconclusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the construct validity and inter-rater reliability of the Ashworth Scale (AS) for the assessment of spasticity in the upper and lower extremities.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	46-52
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry
Volume	81
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2009.177071
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

2025 OA procedure
BSS-Biomechatronics and rehabilitation technology
Ashworth Scale
Spasticity in the upper and lower extremities

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Stop using the Ashworth Scale for the assessment of spasticity

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