Reliability of the Modified Ashworth Scale after stroke for 13 muscle groups

CONCLUSION: The intrarater reliability of MAS was moderate for the hip flexors. The reliability results for the other 4 muscles studied anew after stroke were similar to the predetermined ones. The better intrarater reliability results confirmed previous findings. Due to lower interrater reliability, caution is needed in interpreting the results when reassessment is not possible by the same examiner. A well-described protocol for administering the MAS may lead to its standardization.PMID:37121531 | DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2023.04.008
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