0 | No increase in muscle spasticity |
1 | Slight increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch and release or by minimal resistance at the end of the ROM when the affected part(s) is moved in flexion or extension |
2 | Marked increase in muscle tone, manifested by a catch in the middle range and resistance throughout the remainder of the ROM, but affected part(s) easily moved |
3 | Considerable increase in muscle tone, passive movement difficult |
4 | Affected part(s) rigid in flexion or extension |